[dmd-beta] Preparation for 2.65

[Brad Roberts]

On 1/10/14 12:50 PM, Andrew Edwards wrote:
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> Once the branch is prepared:
>      a. implementation of new features should cease

wrong, that's why there's a separation between master and a release branch.

>      b. pull request for fixes should be made against and merged with the branch

wrong, fixes should _always_ be made on master first and then back ported to branches that might 
require them.  Consider the case of a regression that exists in multiple release branches.

>      c. merge of pulls made against master should be suspended

wrong.  see a.

>      d. attention given to outstanding regressions

ideally, but volunteers spend time where they wish.

>      e. upon resolution of final regression, the tag is created and the beta built and released

correct.