Package: maint-guide
Severity: minor
X-Debbugs-Cc: ni...@thykier.net
Hi
I think as of debhelper/12, the recommended way of setting the debhelper
compat level is via the `Build-Depends: debhelper-compat (= X)` in
`debian/control`. With compat level 14 and beyond, debhelper will no
longer use that file at all (replacing it instead with a `X-DH-Compat:
X` field in `debian/control`).
Therefore, I think section 5.2 should be updated to say that this was a
historical way to define the debhelper compat level and that you may see
them in older packaging. However, it should not be used in newer packages.
Best regards,
Niels
