Make Tech Easier published a tutorial about how to build a package from source in Debian based Linux distributions.

How to Build a Package from Source in Linux

Besides its open-source nature, customizability is one of the other reasons many users love Linux: you can modify and configure almost every file to meet your specific needs and style. This includes the ability to rebuild a package from source. The ability to rebuild a package from the source can be beneficial to any Linux power user because it allows you to change packages, enable or disable a feature, or even apply custom modifications. This article describes simple steps to rebuild a package from the source.

How to Build a Package from Source in Linux