Re: Feature Freeze date for 8.4 - Mailing list pgsql-hackers

From Andrew Dunstan
Subject Re: Feature Freeze date for 8.4
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Msg-id 471E251A.30605@dunslane.net
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In response to Re: Feature Freeze date for 8.4  ("Joshua D. Drake" <jd@commandprompt.com>)
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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".

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.

cheers

andrew


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