Re: advocating LTS release and feature-train release cycles - Mailing list pgsql-general

From Arthur Silva
Subject Re: advocating LTS release and feature-train release cycles
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Msg-id CAO_YK0X2wsRrKOwgqEMTadjeR8vE9oFSsqs+hzcrJeWArb6zRQ@mail.gmail.com
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In response to advocating LTS release and feature-train release cycles  (Zenaan Harkness <zen@freedbms.net>)
Responses Re: advocating LTS release and feature-train release cycles  (Adrian Klaver <adrian.klaver@aklaver.com>)
Re: advocating LTS release and feature-train release cycles  (Jan de Visser <jan@de-visser.net>)
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On Sun, May 31, 2015 at 6:44 AM, Zenaan Harkness <zen@freedbms.net> wrote:
My comments advocating a (ubuntu/debian/linux-kernel/firefox) LTS
release and feature-train release cycle:
https://lwn.net/Articles/646740/
https://lwn.net/Articles/646743/

The parent article "PostgreSQL: the good, the bad, and the ugly":
https://lwn.net/Articles/645020/

My summary (from one of my comments above):
"For PostgreSQL may be:
- normal release every 3 or 4 months
- LTS release every 12, 18 or 24 months

This model provides:
- higher frequency normal releases to
  a) showcase new features to the public and
  b) reduce pressure on developers wanting to not miss an "infrequent
annual" release; and

- lower frequency LTS releases to
  a) focus testing, stability and long term support resources
  b) satisfy "conservative/ enterprise" RDBMS admins
"

Regards,
Zenaan


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I'm surprised it got no replies so far.

In my opinion a twice a year schedule would be good.
The LTS would be every 2 or 4 releases. Keeping 2 LTS versions supported at all moments.

Maybe this should be reposted to the hackers list?

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