PLDWWW: DevelopingPLD

[patrys]

Author: patrys   Date: Mon Oct  1 10:15:55 2007 GMT
Module: PLDWWW   URL: http://pld-linux.org/DevelopingPLD?action=diff&rev2=34&rev1=33
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+ === Package's life cycle ===
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+ After a {{{spec}}} file gets commited, the package needs to be built. The life cycle is as follows:
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+  1. {{{spec}}} file is commited (including changes to needed patches and other files referenced in the {{{spec}}})
+  1. One of the developers requests a test build (this is done using the [http://cvs.pld-linux.org/pld-builder.new/client/make-request.sh?rev=HEAD make-request.sh] script). If you don't have the rights contact your RM for access. It is possible to skip this step and ask for an upgrade directly however it is not recommended as a partial upgrade results in desynchronising packages between build servers. If found guilty, you will be executed on the spot.
+  1. The package is successfully built on all architectures.
+  1. One of the priviledged developers requests an upgrade build (same script as above) - contact your RM for access.
+  1. The package is once again built on all architectures and upgraded across the whole builder farm.
+  1. The package is moved to the queue tree ({{{ready}}} for Ac and {{{test}}} for Th).
+  1. Your RM takes further care of the package. He decides when the package is ready to be moved to the stable tree (or the {{{updates}}} tree in case of an already released version). If you believe it takes too long, check if all the dependencies (both introduced or broken by the particular package) have been satisfied in the queue tree.
+  1. The package is finally moved to the stable or {{{updates}}} tree and anyone can use it.
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  === Resolving common problems ===
  
   - [:DevelopingPLD/AdvancedDeveloping/FixingAsNeeded: Fixing --as-needed problems]