alamb commented on code in PR #16397: URL: https://github.com/apache/datafusion/pull/16397#discussion_r2145138376
########## docs/source/contributor-guide/index.md: ########## @@ -108,6 +108,26 @@ Features above) prior to acceptance include: [extensions list]: ../library-user-guide/extensions.md [design goal]: https://docs.rs/datafusion/latest/datafusion/index.html#design-goals +### Design Build vs. Big Up Front Design + +Typically, the DataFusion community attacks large problems by solving them bit +by bit and refining a solution iteratively on the `main` branch as a series of +Pull Requests. This is different from projects which front-load the effort +with a more comprehensive design process. + +By "advancing the front" we always make tangible progress, and the strategy is +especially effective in a project that relies on individual contributors who may +not have the time or resources to invest in a large upfront design effort. +However, this "bit by bit approach" doesn't always succeed, and sometimes we get +stuck or go down the wrong path and then change directions. + +Our process necessarily results in imperfect solutions being the "state of the +code" in some cases, and larger visions are not yet fully realized. However, the +community is good at driving things to completion in the long run. If you see +something that needs improvement or an area that is not yet fully realized, +please consider submitting an issue or PR to improve it. We are always looking +for more contributions. Review Comment: Of course we always have to be 🎣 -- This is an automated message from the Apache Git Service. To respond to the message, please log on to GitHub and use the URL above to go to the specific comment. To unsubscribe, e-mail: github-unsubscr...@datafusion.apache.org For queries about this service, please contact Infrastructure at: us...@infra.apache.org --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: github-unsubscr...@datafusion.apache.org For additional commands, e-mail: github-h...@datafusion.apache.org
