Re: [boost] 1.35 release approach (was [1.34.0] Deadline)

From: Peter Dimov (pdimov_at_[hidden])
Date: 2007-05-02 09:08:55

Doug Gregor wrote:

> Yes, it's a pain. However, my experience with managing the 1.33
> release series (and watching the 1.34 release series) tells me that
> this is the right way forward. With each release, effort has gone
> into bug-fixes for the release branch while HEAD has become the Wild
> West, literally falling apart in the interim.

I understand the reasoning. But consider the point of view of someone whose 
portions of HEAD are as stable as the 1.34 branch. He is now being punished 
for doing his job well.