[boost] Re: [1.33.0] Release schedule suggestion

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-04-02 18:57:22

"Victor A. Wagner Jr." <vawjr_at_[hidden]> writes:

> At Saturday 2005-04-02 11:10, you wrote:
>> > I'll agree again. The changes I check in when we are in release
>> > mode (have a release branch active) _always_ go to both the trunk
>> > and the branch. The branch doesn't help me in any way.
>> >
>> > Apr 15: feature freeze
>> > Release "when it's done"
>>
>>If "when it's done" is short enough, e.g. 2-3 weeks, then it's not
>>even worth branching.  Better to just concentrate on getting kinks
>>out for the release.  Is this at all realistic?
>
> the reason for the branch is to that those developers who need to work on 
> stuff NOT related to the release have someplace to put their "commits".

In that case you and Doug have different things in mind.  
I predict this whole thing is going to cause lots of confusion and
chaos unless people get it very clear (quickly) what's happening and
make sure it's well advertised.

-- 
Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
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