On Oct 2, 12:50 pm, Mark Marijnissen <[email protected]>
wrote:
> I concur with Markus, this seems an excellent idea.
>
> Now I am constant afraid to install a new update, because really
> essential functions get broken all the time (embed function for
> example). I have tested my site and I know it works good with the
> current version (3.08 i believe), however, the newer versions DO add
> extra functionality I would like to have...
>
> I really think version managament would help to release more stable
> releases, and also speed up the develop proces, since more developers
> can contribute.
>
> But, I don't really know about the ins and outs of a version
> management system, so ideally, someone with a little know-how on this
> should manage this.
The hosted version control systems should be quite easy to setup. If
there is no mismatch of allowed software licenses and the BoltWire
license, this is probably the preferred way. Unless some reader here
would like to install and host it on his own server.
But first, BoltWire's copyright owner needs to get a chance to speak,
too. :)
Regards, Markus
> cheers,
>
> Mark
>
> On Sep 30, 4:33 pm, Markus <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>
> > Didn't we talk about a version control system ages ago?
>
> > I think this would be a good idea. Reasons?
>
> > 1) Contributions
> > Let's take site.language as an example. It's easy to spot missing
> > strings and add them. We wouldn't need to write emails for this, Dan
> > wouldn't have to read them and Dan wouldn't have to invest time in low-
> > level tasks a monkey like me can do. ;)
>
> > 2) Releases
> > A version control system would allow adventurous users to use and test
> > the latest code which has not been released yet. That might lead to
> > more stable releases and less fixing of fixes.
> > Also the sending of code snippets to the list is tedious. You have to
> > tell the file name, the line numbers and manually copy and paste and
> > update the file. The alternative is just grabbing the newest version
> > via the version control system.
> > Let's assume someone is developing a plugin like RSS. He commits the
> > plugin, interested or helpful users check it out, test it, give
> > feedback. Much easier and faster than sending lots of updates to the
> > mailing list or using BoltWire.com for it (until the plugin is
> > released of course).
>
> > 3) Updates
> > We have many releases and therefore many updates. Currently, you have
> > to read Dan's announcement and for sure Dan forgets to place the
> > direct download link in it. ;) You have to open the website, download
> > your copy, extract it, replace the old system, delete the download.
> > The alternative is to download (and install) the new version via the
> > version control system – a single click or command.
>
> > 4) Stupid changes
> > ... can be easily identified and reverted. Also I do not expect the
> > few committing people to change things they have no clue of or have
> > not tested.
>
> > 5) It should be free and easy to set up
> > Have a look
> > at:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_free_software_hosting_faci...
> > The only thing to consider is which hosts allow a custom license like
> > BoltWire has.
>
> > There are probably more reasons but I will stop here. What are your
> > thoughts?
>
> > Regards, Markus
>
> > PS: On BoltWire.com I cannot edit my login page.
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