On Wed, Dec 07, 2016 at 09:36:00PM +0000, Niels Thykier wrote: > Josh Triplett: > > [Please CC me on replies.] > > > > [...] > > > > Does it seem reasonable to attempt to introduce these new sections > > before the release, so that these pieces of software in stable can > > successfully work with upcoming sections that will appear in > > testing/unstable/backports? > > > > I'd be willing to write appropriate bug reports and patches for the > > various packages listed in the mail above. I (and ftpmaster) would like > > to get input from the release team if they see negative effects on the > > release from such a change. > > > > - Josh Triplett > > > > > Hi Josh, > > In summary: To my knowledge there are no issues, but please patch > tools before adding the sections. > > Longer version: I think we should patch the tools first and /if/ we are > in time before the release, we can add the sections. To my knowledge, > there are basically no ill effects of tools knowing sections that does > not yet exist.
That's a good idea; thank you. I'll start working on those patches. If anyone has any objections to the creation of the two sections "rust" and "javascript", please speak up now, as I plan to start writing patches for various tools to recognize these sections. > As the FTP masters can override sections of packages, I see no urgency > for us to create the sections before the (most common) tools are ready > for them. > > The updates apply to packages already in testing, so the deadline is > generally Feb 5th for these changes. That seems completely feasible. - Josh Triplett
