[Qgis-developer] September 1 branch for release

[Tim Sutton]

Hi


On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 1:51 AM, Larry Shaffer <larrys at dakotacarto.com>wrote:

> Hi Tim,
>
> On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 3:59 PM, Tim Sutton <lists at linfiniti.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Aug 24, 2013 at 6:25 PM, Larry Shaffer <larrys at dakotacarto.com>wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Tim,
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sun, Aug 11, 2013 at 5:21 PM, Tim Sutton <lists at linfiniti.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi All
>>>>
>>>> If we want to be ready with QGIS 2.0 for FOSS4G2013 we should ideally
>>>> be ready to branch for release at the beginning of September (since most of
>>>> us will be migrating to the land of deep fried mars bars for September).
>>>>
>>>> Here is my proposal to achieve that:
>>>>
>>>> * 12 Aug GUI Freeze, String Freeze, call for final translations
>>>> * 25 Aug - Point of no return - final decision on whether to release
>>>> with blockers
>>>>
>>>
>>> Assuming you intend to go ahead with 1 Sept tagging, will we still be
>>> able to commit to the master branch in between 25 Aug and 1 Sept?
>>>
>>>
>> Sorry for the late reply. Yes commits are ok but it should be for bug
>> fixes only.
>>
>>
>>> If so, I believe I can wrap up work on some important labeling issues.
>>> The time-consuming project I was doing at my day job will be done on
>>> Monday, after which I can devote most of my time to finishing the work I've
>>> done on labeling.
>>>
>>
>> If you are planning gui / other changes, maybe it would be better to wait
>> for 2.1?
>>
>
> No gui stuff, excepting maybe a couple of underlying gui code fixes
> (mostly for dialogs that are too large for many laptops). Nothing that
> would affect screen captures or strings. Unless... I can find the time to
> nix the deprecated labeling tab from vector layer properties (which would
> be very nice to have done).
>
>
Yes +1 from me to get rid of the deprecated tab.

Regards

Tim



>
> Regards,
>
> Larry
>
>
>> Regards
>>
>> Tim
>>
>>
>>>
>>>> * 1 Sept - Tag QGIS 2.0, call for packaging
>>>> * 7 Sept - Public announcement of QGIS 2.0
>>>>
>>>> Please consider the first item in the list in effect now, so the GUI
>>>> and strings should not change except for critical bug fixes (icon tweaks
>>>> and 'poodle fluffing the GUI' are no longer allowed).
>>>>
>>>> Any remaining Blockers at point of release will be clearly identified
>>>> as 'known issues'. On 25 August we (PSC) vote agreement on whether to go
>>>> ahead with release or to postpone it. There would be an automatic revote
>>>> each week until quorum is reached (basically giving us 2 postponement dates
>>>> before FOSS4G). I really really really want QGIS 2.0 to be ready for FOSS4G
>>>> and it would be nice to not be working on it at the QGIS HF in Brighton.
>>>>
>>>> The proposal on the table is that any remaining blockers be clearly
>>>> listed as known issues in the release announcements.
>>>>
>>>> Speaking of release announcements, I have set up a very alpha-y web
>>>> site for creating a visual changelog and I am looking for volunteers to add
>>>> entries to this. If you have some time to write about the new features
>>>> coming in QGIS 2.0 please contact me.
>>>>
>>>> If those 'out there' in the community have the ability to fund the
>>>> closing of the remaining blocker issues [1] either by donating money to
>>>> QGIS or by sponsoring developer time independently of the QGIS project your
>>>> contributions will be so gratefully received.
>>>>
>>>> Finally a reminder that there is still a call out for nominations for
>>>> new PSC members [2] so if you know someone suitable for the post, please go
>>>> ahead and nominate them!
>>>>
>>>> [1] http://hub.qgis.org/projects/quantum-gis/issues?query_id=23
>>>> [2] http://hub.qgis.org/wiki/quantum-gis/PSC_Nominations_August_2013
>>>>
>>>> Regards
>>>>
>>>> Tim
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>> Tim Sutton - QGIS Project Steering Committee Member (Release  Manager)
>>>> ==============================================
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>>>
>>
>>
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>> Tim Sutton - QGIS Project Steering Committee Member (Release  Manager)
>> ==============================================
>> Please do not email me off-list with technical
>> support questions. Using the lists will gain
>> more exposure for your issues and the knowledge
>> surrounding your issue will be shared with all.
>>
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>> ==============================================
>>
>
>


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Tim Sutton - QGIS Project Steering Committee Member (Release  Manager)
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