Re: [HACKERS] Contributing - Mailing list pgsql-hackers

From Bruce Momjian
Subject Re: [HACKERS] Contributing
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Msg-id 199907161635.MAA17026@candle.pha.pa.us
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In response to Contributing  ("Ansley, Michael" <Michael.Ansley@intec.co.za>)
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> What is the ideal setup to have when contributing to PG development?  I can
> always just download the latest CVS tree, and then presumably run diff when
> I want to send something in.
> However, my understanding is that using CVSup allows me to replicate the cvs
> tree into my own repository, which I then check out/update/commit from/to.
> Then, when I wish to send a patch in, I get cvs to produce a diff on the
> pgsql module.  And CVSup allows me to manage changes from the main PG
> repository into my own repository, right?

Yes, CVS can easily produced the diff for you.

We only allow a few people cvs commmit privs.  Others send patches to
the patches list, and we apply them, usually in a few days.

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