# Building and testing packages The package can be built either locally or in a Launchpad PPA. It is always recommended to test that the package installs and passes its tests before submitting a merge proposal. * [Build packages in a PPA](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/contributors/building/build-packages-in-a-ppa.md) * [Build packages locally](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/contributors/building/build-packages-locally.md) * [Install built packages](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/contributors/building/install-built-packages.md) * [Run package tests](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/contributors/building/run-package-tests.md)