Build, Deploy, and Images

This page connects developer workflows to the images and release channels used in UnisonOS.

What this page covers

  • How local development and devstack relate to production images.
  • Where image builds and release channels are documented.
  • How to think about deployment paths when designing workflows.

Who this page is for

  • Developers designing new workflows or services.
  • Contributors planning how features will ship across environments.

Before you read this

From devstack to images

Devstack brings up the same core services that appear in production images. When you design a workflow or feature, aim to:

  • Verify behavior in devstack using the recommended compose profiles.
  • Capture any additional services or configuration in reusable compose overrides.
  • Consider how the workflow will behave on WSL, VM, and hardware installs.

For complete details on image types, build commands, and release channels, see Developers → Images, Builds, and Releases.