[boost] Re: [function types] Update [repost]

From: Tobias Schwinger (tschwinger_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-06-10 13:51:15

Andy Little wrote:
> 
> "Tobias Schwinger" <tschwinger_at_[hidden]> wrote in message 
> news:d8c7s8$9kj$1_at_sea.gmane.org...
> 
>> The library has been updated and the following changes have been made:
> 
> 
> A Plea from the ex - typeof review manager.
> 
> IMO  It should be a cast iron rule that no changes to the library 
> implementation or documentation can be made during the review period.  
> Note that the formal-review process document states this informally, but 
> I think that should should be changed to Will  and  If a library author 
> wants to supply bug fixes , they should be should be made available as  
> separate versions of the library. IOW the version that is reviewed is 
> the oriiginal one.

Well, it's not up to me to change the rules. But I added an archive with the 
previous version with an '_previous' suffix (to avoid further confusion) to the 
sandbox.

> 
> Heres the quote.
> "A proposed library should remain stable during the review period; it 
> will just confuse and irritate reviewers if there are numerous changes.  
> It is, however, useful to upload fixes for serious bugs right away, 
> particularly those which prevent reviewers from fully evaluating the 
> library.  Post a notice of such fixes on the mailing list."
> 
> FWIW  I had a tentative review of the library lined up, but  now ... 
> which version should I be reviewing ?  (e.g. I too was disappointed at 
> the lack of examples. Apparently this is now fixed etc , etc).
> 
> IOW changing a library during its review period means a lot of effort on 
> the part of the reviewer, which most of us simply dont have time to make.
> 

I'ld say, review the version you downloaded when starting. Only update, if you 
have enough time and want to, or if something stops you from "fully evaluating 
the library".

Thanks,

Tobias