On 04/08/17 10:55 , Richard Haselgrove wrote:
> I think those last two messages expose the nub of the confusion. Are
> we, or are we not

Yep.

> using Git in the way that Git was designed to be used?

Git is just a tool, not a process. It wasn't designed to be used in one
specific way. It makes possible and facilitates new improved ways to do
software configuration management. Once you settle on your tailored
process (hopefully based on widely accepted best practices) you
implement it as a workflow - git then lets you carry it out effectively
and efficiently.

> Oliver, have you reviewed the release management paper that David has
> just linked?

Yes. I agree with some parts and I disagree with some parts. Fortunately
it's likely to be revised soon. I *described the reasons* why the
process needs to change a number of times on this channel and, sorry,
I'm getting tired of repeating myself over and over again. Just see the
2-3 keywords threads to get an idea. Some of the reasons can also be
read here:

https://github.com/BOINC/boinc/issues/1874


Cheers,
Oliver


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