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--- mantisbt:development_process [2014/01/19 23:41] – Clarify security releases can be immediate. vboctor
+++ mantisbt:development_process [2014/05/13 15:15] (current) – Added 'Changing external libraries' rombert
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   * 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