+1 On Tue, Jun 28, 2016 at 12:06 AM, Jean-Baptiste Onofré <[email protected]> wrote:
> +1 > > Regards > JB > > > On 06/28/2016 01:01 AM, Davor Bonaci wrote: > >> Hi everyone, >> I'd like to propose a simple change in Beam JIRA that will hopefully >> improve our issue and version tracking -- to actually use the "Fix >> Versions" field as intended [1]. >> >> The goal would be to simplify issue tracking, streamline generation of >> release notes, add a view of outstanding work towards a release, and >> clearly communicate which Beam version contains fixes for each issue. >> >> The standard usage of the field is: >> * For open (or in-progress/re-opened) issues, "Fix Versions" field is >> optional and indicates an unreleased version that this issue is targeting. >> The release is not expected to proceed unless this issue is fixed, or the >> field is changed. >> * For closed (or resolved) issues, "Fix Versions" field indicates a >> released or unreleased version that has the fix. >> >> I think the field should be mandatory once the issue is resolved/closed >> [4], so we make a deliberate choice about this. I propose we use "Not >> applicable" for all those issues that aren't being resolved as Fixed >> (e.g., >> duplicates, working as intended, invalid, etc.) and those that aren't >> released (e.g., website, build system, etc.). >> >> We can then trivially view outstanding work for the next release [2], or >> generate release notes [3]. >> >> I'd love to hear if there are any comments! I know that at least JB >> agrees, >> as he was convincing me on this -- thanks ;). >> >> Thanks, >> Davor >> >> [1] >> >> https://confluence.atlassian.com/adminjiraserver071/managing-versions-802592484.html >> [2] >> >> https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/BEAM/fixforversion/12335766/?selectedTab=com.atlassian.jira.jira-projects-plugin:version-summary-panel >> [3] >> >> https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/ReleaseNote.jspa?projectId=12319527&version=12335764 >> [4] https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/INFRA-12120 >> >> > -- > Jean-Baptiste Onofré > [email protected] > http://blog.nanthrax.net > Talend - http://www.talend.com >
