Re: [boost] [1.45] Beta 1 release candidates

Subject: Re: [boost] [1.45] Beta 1 release candidates
From: Stewart, Robert (Robert.Stewart_at_[hidden])
Date: 2010-11-08 07:17:30

John Maddock wrote:
>
> > We're still showing active showstoppers for 1.45
> > (https://svn.boost.org/trac/boost/report/29). If we ship
> > anyway, we need to have a discussion about what
> > "showstopper" means, and we need a policy for what to do
> > about them prior to release.
>
> They may well be addressable, but I note that most have only
> just been filed - maybe we need a cutoff date past which
> folks can't file showstoppers for the next release on the
> grounds that it's probably already too late?

No release or schedule is so important that a release should be pushed when there is an outstanding showstopper issue, period.  Doing otherwise means to sacrifice the quality for which Boost has been and should be known.  Reclassifying an issue may be appropriate, or an issue may have appeared after a release is pushed, but an empty showstoppers report should be a prerequisite for a release to be announced.  Of course, a last minute issue could appear.  In that case, assess its severity then reclassify it or query the list for consensus on how to proceed if there is no obvious recourse.

Eric's idea to push library owners to clear showstoppers is necessary, too.

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Rob Stewart                           robert.stewart_at_[hidden]
Software Engineer, Core Software      using std::disclaimer;
Susquehanna International Group, LLP  http://www.sig.com

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