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--- mantisbt:development_process [2014/01/19 19:16] – Updated the reviewing section. vboctor
+++ mantisbt:development_process [2014/05/13 15:15] (current) – Added 'Changing external libraries' rombert
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   * When the history is important, use the "github merge" button.
   * Make sure the change shows up as developed by original author and signed-off by the core developer.
 ===== Release and Branch Management =====
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   * Support branch that is in stabilization mode (e.g. release candidates).
   * Developers will actively develop on master, but won't support customer instances on it.  Customers are encouraged to use stable or release candidates for production, but not nightly builds.
-  * Goal is to fork for a major release every quarter (end of March, June, September, December).
+  * Goal is to fork for a major release every 6 months.
-  * Goal is to release a minor release every month including security fixes and targeted bug fixes.
+  * Goal is to release a minor release every 2 months including targeted fixes.
+  * Security fixes can trigger immediate releases for stable branches.
+===== Changing external libraries =====
+Adding or removing an external library should be discussed first on the developer mailing list.
+The following must be considered when reviewing an external library
+  * Technical fit
+  * License compatibility
+  * Recent development activity
+  * Community size/support
+Changing versions of a library does not need to be discussed, unless there are major changes in the review criteria, e.g. change of license