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The xPack QEMU RISC-V history

December 2021​

The project was created in December 2021, with the initial content copied from qemu-arm-xpack.

May 2022​

The first xPack QEMU RISC-V release was v7.0.0-1.

December 2022​

The project received a significant update by transitioning the build scripts from the cumbersome monolithic XBB Docker images to the more flexible and modular xpm packages. XBB version 5.0.0 marked a major milestone for the xPack project, as it was the first self-sustained release. This version enabled the creation of new binary packages using existing binary packages, eliminating the need for custom Docker images or other compiled tools.

August 2024​

The project underwent a comprehensive restructuring. To streamline the top package.json by showcasing only user-related definitions and concealing build-related ones, all build-related files were relocated to the build-assets folder. Furthermore, the development Git branch was renamed to xpack-development for enhanced clarity.