[mapserver-dev] Motion: move autotests into main mapserver repo

[Jeff McKenna]

On 2016-02-24 2:10 PM, thomas bonfort wrote:
> Hi,
>
> We initially decided to separate our autotests into a distinct
> repository, mainly in order to be able to manage commit rights
> differently on the tests vs. the actual code. With hindsight, this was
> not an optimal solution as it creates a burden when
> updating/creating/accepting tests.
>
> After discussion with Even and Stephan, we would like to motion to move
> the autotests into a subdirectory of the main mapserver repository.
>
> Pros:
> - Tests are always in sync with the code they refer to
> - Adding tests along with a bugfix or feature is an atomic operation and
> does not require operating on two distinct commits on two distinct
> repositories
> - Updating tests on older branches will automatically be merged into the
> newer branches in the same way happening today for code.
>
> Cons:
> - The history of the tests will be lost in the main mapserver repo. The
> exisiting autotest repo will be kept read-only to be able to access this
> history should this rare need arise.
> - The initial checkout of the mapserver repo will be heavier as the
> tests need to be downloaded. This does not concern our release tarballs
> as the tests would not be included there.
>
> I would like to act quickly on this while we are still in sprint mode
> and have the time to iron out any issues.
>
> I'll start with my +1,
>
> Thomas
>
>

+1

-jeff