[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 3.2 feature freeze and more

[scott.thomas at sparkpa.org]

Hi Bill,
    I have two questions about this:


1.       You mentioned a vote. Who is the “we” that votes?

2.       If it is determined that not enough blockers are fixed, does this mean that a 3.2 version of XUL will be made available and XUL will not be removed until 3.3

Thank you,

Scott



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From: Open-ils-general [mailto:open-ils-general-bounces at list.georgialibraries.org] On Behalf Of Bill Erickson
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2018 12:16 PM
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Subject: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 3.2 feature freeze and more

Hi All,

We have a busy few weeks ahead.  This Friday is our feature freeze deadline.   All new non-bug features need to be merged by this time if they are to be included in 3.2.  Note, however, I will not be paying very close attention to the code until after the Sept 3rd (US) holiday.  So, there's some breathing room with the deadline.

I ask all, especially patch developers, to review the list of pending features and make sure there are no pending questions or issues that need resolving:  https://bit.ly/2MyHShH

Web Staff Client Blockers and XUL Client Removal

Blockers: https://bit.ly/2PaEg2n

As I said in the last IRC meeting, if we're going to remove the XUL client for 3.2 the removal patch needs to be merged before we cut the 3.2 Beta (Sep 5th).  At the meeting we discussed basing this decision on whether we have resolved enough of the web staff blocker bugs.   To that end, I propose we have a formal vote this week on whether to remove the XUL client.  I'll send a separate email requesting feedback and votes.  (Feel free to respond here, though, for any discussion in the meantime).

Angular6 Client

Like the XUL removal, if we merge the Angular6 code, it must be merged before the Beta release.  Pending issues:

1. No web service yet for translators.  We have approval from some translators to proceed, applying translations directly to the XML files, pending a web service similar to Launchpad's PO editor service, but for XLIFF files.  I'd like to hear from other sites the support multiple languages.  Is editing XML files directly acceptable?  For now, the translators will only need to edit the browser client navigation menu and any Ang6 UI's we agree to use (more below).

2. Final decision on list of UI's whose Angular6 version will be used in the client.  I propose we use the Angular6 client for the Acquisitions Admin UI's (Under Administration -> Acquisitions Administration), since it's a fairly small self-contained list.

When users choose this menu item, it will direct them to the Ang6 page (which looks just like the AngularJS page).  Links to some pages (e.g. Funds) will point back to the AngularJS versions, because they are non-trivial interfaces -- more than a simple grid.  Other links (e.g. currency types) will link to the Ang6 versions, since they are simple CRUD grid interfaces.  (Note for some of these, I need to add workstation setting types).

I think we need a formal vote on this one, too, so I'll send a separate email for that.

Scheduling

Last but not least, I have so far not extended the release schedule.  However, there's a lot yet to do!  I am happy to entertain suggestions of extending the timeline, particularly for XUL removal and Angular6 merging, since they are special projects that might need a little more review and buy-in.

Questions and comments appreciated.

Thanks,

-b










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