[matplotlib-devel] How to properly use git to implement a feature

[Daniel H. <dh...@gm...>]

I was wanting to add a feature to matplotlib...one that I would use in my
application.  I also want to contribute the feature back. I'm personally
using version 1.1.1 of matplotlib.  Disclaimer...I only know enough about
git to be dangerous.

So is it best to branch from v1.1.1, implement the feature, and then try to
rebase to master?  Or is it best to branch from master, implement the
feature, and then (somehow) backport the patch to the v1.1.1 tagged version?

Whatever the best choice is, what would the procedure look like to
accomplish this?

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Daniel Hyams
dh...@gm...