On Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 1:36 AM, Gary Poster <gary.pos...@canonical.com> wrote:
> Ah ok cool. I was pretty sure PyPI needed a "register" in there (./setup.py
> sdist register upload). Sorry for the misunderstanding.
register is needed when the project is created, to claim the
namespace. I *think* that that is on the CreatingNewProjects page but
perhaps passively ('should be on pypi') rather than actively ('run
./setup.py register').
> I re-looked at https://dev.launchpad.net/ReleaseChecklist . I think this is
> mostly a good process and a good set of expectations. In particular, I think
> a NEWS.txt file is good practice. I'd only change it in two ways.
>
> - Only produce sdists, not eggs. It sounds like you agree with this.
> - Make no "announcements" requirements.
>
> I'm happy to make these changes if there is consensus. Similarly, if there
> is consensus, let's remind everyone to follow the advice in the document.
Yes, if there is a NEWS.txt it should definitely be kept up to date.
And yes, sdists only and not worrying about mechanical announcements
were two changes I had in mind.
-Rob
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