[boost] Re: [administrative] Formal review procedure

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-02-26 18:02:31

Thomas Witt <witt_at_[hidden]> writes:

> Hi,
>
> here is my next try at an improved formal review procedure. I did away
> with the additional mailing list. The outlined process tries to reduce
> the burden on all involved as far as possible.
>
> Procedure
> ---------
>
> * The author posts a prereview request to the list. Subject line must
>   contain "[prereview request]".

You're missing something here.  Does the list discuss the
submission?  Is the code made available somewhere?

> * The author posts review request to review wizard. Subject line must
>   contain "[review request]" and
>    the message should contain a link to the prereview request.
>    The review request must be seconded by two boost members. To second
>    a review request does
>    not imply a positive review. A person who seconded a review request
>    can act as a review
>    manager. If nobody has volunteered so far the review wizard helps
>    finding a review manager.

I still like the idea that library authors have an obligation.  There
are 55 libraries at last count; it shouldn't be too much of a burden
-- that's about one review every 2 years or more.

-- 
Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
www.boost-consulting.com