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68 lines
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Markdown
# Parch Backup
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## Overview
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The ParchLinux Backup Application is a utility designed to simplify the backup
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process for ParchLinux users. It provides a comprehensive solution for backing
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up installed applications, home directory, Flatpak packages (optional), and GPG
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and SSH keys.
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## Features
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- Backup installed applications using Pacman
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- Backup user's home directory
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- Optional backup of Flatpak packages
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- Backup GPG and SSH keys
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- Restore from backups
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## Roadmap
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### Phase 1: Core Functionality
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- [ ] Develop a command-line interface (CLI) for the application
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- [ ] Implement the functionality to backup installed applications using Pacman
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- [ ] Implement the functionality to backup the user's home directory
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- [ ] Implement the functionality to backup GPG and SSH keys
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### Phase 2: Flatpak Integration
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- [ ] Add an option to backup Flatpak packages
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- [ ] Integrate with the Flatpak package manager to list and backup installed Flatpak packages
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### Phase 3: Restore Functionality
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- [ ] Implement the functionality to restore backed-up applications using Pacman
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- [ ] Implement the functionality to restore the user's home directory
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- [ ] Implement the functionality to restore GPG and SSH keys
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- [ ] Implement the functionality to restore Flatpak packages (if backed up)
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### Phase 4: User Interface
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- [ ] Develop a graphical user interface (GUI) for the application
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- [ ] Integrate the CLI functionality into the GUI
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- [ ] Provide options to schedule backups and set backup locations
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### Phase 5: Optimization and Testing
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- [ ] Optimize the backup and restore processes for performance and efficiency
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- [ ] Conduct thorough testing, including edge cases and error handling
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- [ ] Implement error reporting and logging mechanisms
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### Phase 6: Documentation and Release
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- [ ] Write comprehensive documentation for users and developers
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- [ ] Package the application for distribution
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- [ ] Release the application to the ParchLinux community
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## Dependencies
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- Pacman / libalpm
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- Flatpak (optional)
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## Potential Challenges
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- Handling large home directories and optimizing backup/restore times
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- Ensuring compatibility with different versions of Pacman / AUR helpers
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- Handling edge cases and error scenarios gracefully
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- Providing a user-friendly and intuitive interface
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## Future Plans
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- Support for incremental backups
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- Integration with cloud storage services for remote backups (Nextcloud/Gdrive and ....)
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- Support for encrypted backups
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- Backup and restore of system configurations and settings
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