[openstack-dev] [neutron][stable] Request to do stable point releases more often if there are going to be a lot of backports

Ihar Hrachyshka ihrachys at redhat.com
Wed Feb 10 08:51:53 UTC 2016


Matt Riedemann <mriedem at linux.vnet.ibm.com> wrote:

> While reviewing the neutron 7.0.2 stable/liberty point release, I noticed  
> there were a lot of changes since 7.0.1. [1]
>
> There are 48 non-merge commits by my count.
>
> While there is no rule about how many backports should land before we cut  
> a point release, it would be helpful on reviewers for the release request  
> if it was fewer than 48. :)
>
> I think the Neutron team is by far the most active in backporting changes  
> to stable, which is good. We might want to consider releasing more often  
> though if the backport rate is going to be this high.

I have in mind some stable release automation that would make sure we  
release often without a hassle on Kyle’s side.

>
> I'd also be interested in hearing from deployers/operators (if any are  
> reading this) to know how frequently they are picking up stable point  
> releases, or if they are taking an approach of waiting to upgrade from  
> kilo to liberty until there have at least been a few stable/liberty point  
> releases across the projects.
>
> [1]  
> http://logs.openstack.org/88/272688/2/check/gate-releases-tox-list-changes/aa8e270/console.html.gz
>
> -- 
>
> Thanks,
>
> Matt Riedemann
>
>
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