On Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:00:35 -0400
James Laska <jlaska(a)redhat.com> wrote:
I suspect it will be as you say, some re-{install,config} would be
needed as the package progresses through review. I'm accustomed to
that workflow already, so I wouldn't be upset about those changes.
Also, am I correct in thinking that this publictest instance is just
for testing purposes. Anything considered production would need to
be handled differently, or in a separate request?
Correct. The plan is basically:
https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Infrastructure/RFR
and the workflow is:
https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Request_for_resources_SOP
So, things start with a dev instance. In this nothing is saved, ideas
and setup are tried out, the packages are tested, process for
installing/managing is written up, thoughts are gathered about caching
and possible setup moving forward, a sysadmin-resourcename is setup
with all responsible folks working on the resource (which allows us to
know who is working on it and easily contact them), etc.
> So, I would say:
>
> * How far out does the packaging look? Is it getting close? or still
> much to do?
It'd say it's progressing, I don't know if I'd be comfortable giving
an accurate percentage complete. I'll defer to rhe (cc'd) for more
up2date guidance there. As I understand it, upstream is involved and
actively responding to issues raised during review. The current
challenge involves identifying bundled libraries, and moving them off
into separate package reviews.
> * How close is whatever you would install today to what the final
> packaging will be? Just the same thing but split out into seperate
> packages?
I *think* so. There will likely be a new upstream release (or two)
while this happens. But I don't expect a tremendous amount of
package-related churn for that.
ok.
So, I guess if you guys are ready for a dev instance we could set one
up and get the ball rolling? Or wait until packaging is done to reduce
the amount of churn/changes. ;) Up to you.
kevin