Re: [Rails-devel] Release strategy (was: Rails 1.5.1 available)

[Stefan F. <ste...@we...>]

I have a clear preference here: 1.x.y  releases with bug-fixes only. 
As soon as we add new features increase the second digit. 
If those changes are small or large is difficult to decide.

The version number is important for the user to understand if he can expect 
new features (potentially less stable) or only bug-fixes (more stable).

So pbem-player should always be able upgrade to a new 1.x.y, but should stay 
inside that branch if they prefer to finish the game without new hassle.

Given the previous release schedules I expect to see 1.x releases in the same 
frequency we had previously between 1.x.y releases anyway.

Stefan

> 
> For completeness sake, just one more remark: IMO 3rd-digit releases should
> not be reserved for bug fixes only. Small improvements, and perhaps even
> not so small ones, should be included as well.  I have a feeling that our
> users are much better testers than that we are, so withholding updates
> until we think these are really stable might backfire.  I'd rather have a
> bug reported sooner than later.
> 
> Erik.