On 2/27/06, David M Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Feb 26, 2006, at 12:17 PM, Ted Husted wrote: > > On 2/26/06, David M Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> 3) Monthly RC1: second to last thursday of each month > >> - If anybody thinks this month's changes warrant a release, they > >> ensure that user docs, install docs, change lists and database > >> scripts are updated and they create RC1. > > > > 3) Monthly Milestone ... and they tag the repository for X_Y_# and > > create the X.Y.# build. > > > > 3b) They also create a X_Y_#+1 release target in JIRA, and update the > > nightly build to reference X_Y_(#+1)-SNAPSHOT > > > > Meanwhile, mainline development continues in the trunk, and we mark > > issues "resolved" in X_Y_(#+1) as soon as the fix is committed, citing > > the SVN revision number for good measure. > > > I understand now how this could work for us, but I guess I don't see > a good reason to change and it does seem more complex. Nobody has > spoken up on the cycle other than Ted, Allen and I have responded > about the release cycle. This could mean that folks are happy with > release cycle as is.
I'm happy with it - but I also pull all my releases from SVN. In addition, when I have someone else install Roller - I wait for a release, not an RC. > > The repeat voting and "are we there yet" queries were irritating (and > my fault). I think the main problem with the voting has been that I > called for votes too early. We need to release an RC or two, get > positive feedback/testing and only call for a vote when it appears > that a vote can be won. Otherwise we get in a cycle. Release candidates are good - but you could also do a "pull from SVN when you get a chance". It's less formal, but would likely achieve the same results. > > Anybody else want to comment on the de facto release cycle that I > documented in the previous email? As a release manager on other projects, having a consistent release process is important if you plan on handing it off to someone. Otherwise, I'd recommend keeping your current system. That being said, it might be a good idea to hand it off to someone. ;-) Getting volunteers is the hard part. Matt > > - Dave > > >
