[rules-dev] [Proposal] Better release process: 2) 5.3.0.Beta1 in 6 weeks from now (5-AUG)

[Michael Anstis]

It's most certainly something worth aiming for.

We need to ensure explicit time is given to bug fixing, so +1 from me :)

On 24 June 2011 11:37, Nicolas Héron <nicolas.heron.java at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi,
> I vote for that. More release more often => Less function per release =>
> less risk
> Regards
> Nicolas
>
> 2011/6/24 Geoffrey De Smet <ge0ffrey.spam at gmail.com>
>
>> **
>> If we do more releases, the releases process will become easier and maybe
>> even a non-event.
>> At least, I believe that paradox :)
>>
>> Here's what I propose:
>> - For the next 4 weeks, until 22-JUL, we focus on big, risky features.
>> - The 2 weeks after that, until 5-AUG, we focus on bugfixing and *avoid
>> risky changes*.
>> On 5-AUG, I release 5.3.0.Beta1 directly from master.
>> If needed, we can call it 5.3.0.Alpha1 instead.
>>
>> This will allow our users to verify backwards compatibility and new
>> features sooner
>> and give us feed-back sooner.
>>
>> What do you think? Good idea or too ambitious?
>>
>> --
>> With kind regards,
>> Geoffrey De Smet
>>
>>
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