diff --git a/src/thesis/2-reproducibility.typ b/src/thesis/2-reproducibility.typ index f7eac77..83e091f 100644 --- a/src/thesis/2-reproducibility.typ +++ b/src/thesis/2-reproducibility.typ @@ -1553,8 +1553,9 @@ potential for reproducibility at run-time. functionality needs. ] -Package managers are a critical aspect of the reproducibility puzzle. Without -proper control over how dependencies are resolved and installed, achieving +Package managers are a critical aspect of the reproducibility puzzle since they +can manage the state of a software environment. Without proper control over how +software and their dependencies are resolved and installed, achieving consistent and reproducible builds becomes difficult​. === Sources Of Non-Determinism