Re: Feature Freeze date for 8.4

On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:45:14 -0400
Andrew Dunstan <andrew(at)dunslane(dot)net> wrote:

>
>
> Joshua D. Drake wrote:
> > We develop and commit like normal *until* the community feels there
> > is enough for release. Then we announce a feature freeze.
> >
> >
>
> No, I think this is hopeless on several grounds. First, it increases
> uncertainty. People need to be able to work towards a target. Second,
> there will always be a temptation to "just squeeze in killer feature
> X".

Well that flows into that checkpoint idea I think.

>
> I think there is some virtue in Simon's suggestion, provided that
> adequate reviewer resources are available. That might mean you need
> to put on your fundraising hat and raise some reviewer sponsorship
> money.

Did someone say money? ;)

Sincerely,

Joshua D. Drake

>
> cheers
>
> andrew
>

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