On Fri, Jan 15, 2016 at 1:24 PM, Caleb Welton <[email protected]> wrote: > I definitely like the idea of having our first Apache Release. > > The questions in my mind are largely related to what is the scope of the > release, and why is it an alpha release? > > We had a stable MADlib 1.8 release prior to incubation into Apache. > > - If the goal is getting our first Apache release and making it passed the > initial IP and legal aspects within Apache then I'd suggest a 1.8.1 stable > release based on the 1.8 codeline with any additional changes needed to > complete the Apache Release criteria.
This definitely would be a great option. > Regarding Release Manager - Orhan thank you for volunteering, but my > reading of the Apache process is that the RM must be an existing committer, There's no process requirement like that. Being a committer on the project helps with certain things, but in fact volunteering as an RM is a great way for new folks to start generating karma towards being considered a committer on the project. > perhaps you can assist with the release process, but I think we'll need > someone else to wear the official hat until your contributions reach the > bar to have you fully brought into the project. - Mentors, please correct > me if I'm wrong on that one. Actually, I'd suggest it the other way around -- Orhan volunteers as an RM and somebody else (best from mentors) does the handholding bits. Thanks, Roman.
