This is resource list meant as checklist for contributing to the Debian project uploading a new package and mantaining it. If you just want to package a software as deb and distribute it in your unofficial repository, checkinstall and aptly provide an easy solution.

• Get involved: IRC #debian, #debian-mentors
• Find out if the software already exists in Debian
• Fill an Intent to Package issue (ITP)
• Package the software
  • Packaging Intro
  • How To Package For Debian
  • Best Packaging Practices - Debian Developers References
• Checklists
  • Sponsorships checklists
  • Checklist from the gatekeepers of the archive
• Ask for sponsorship from a DM or a DD
  • DebianMentorsFaq
  • File a Request for Sponsor bug report in the Debian BTS (sponsorship-requests pseudo-package)
  • Upload the package to mentors.debian.net