[dmd-beta] Preparation for 2.65

[Andrei Alexandrescu]

On 1/10/14 3:02 PM, Andrew Edwards wrote:
> On 1/10/14, 5:44 PM, Andrei Alexandrescu wrote:
>> On 1/10/14 2:37 PM, Walter Bright wrote:
>>> 1. delay forming the branch as long as possible, at least up to the
>>> point where the regression list is minimized and we're ready to go to
>>> data.
>>>
>>> 2. work on future features is not really delayed, the pull requests can
>>> still be made
>>
>> I agree. Essentially we should create the branch when we have the
>> feeling "well, what's in master right now makes for a good release
>> candidate".
>>
> I disagree on the "feeling" thing. That's the way it's been done all
> along and it does not prove to be very reliable. Schedules may become
> delayed for any number of reasons but we should make a best effort to
> stick to them as close as possible. I suggest that if we merely branch
> when we feel like it then the schedule will never be adhered to and we
> will slowly degrade back to our original state.

Fine, too, so long as you realize it's a lot more work for you :o).

Andrei