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Hello!<br>
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I would like to initiate the discussion on providing patch mode of
release post the 5.0.3.<br>
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Reason for patch mode of release post 5.0.3:-<br>
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Much easier format of release.<br>
Less pressure on team.<br>
Easy to identify the breakage segment(patch version that is)<br>
Easier to rollback the patch if need be (ie we can always say that pl.
do not use the patch and give a better one if need be. It is much
easier to do).<br>
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I know that we have had a lot of debate about the release versionings
and have arrived at the current one. But owing to the reasons mentioned
above, I would like to have the convention flexible enough to allow
patch releases too.<br>
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For this to happen, what all are the areas that ought to be taken into
consideration.<br>
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Fathi, Jeff ...?<br>
<br>
<b>Richie</b><br>
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