[FFmpeg-devel] [RFC] Suggestion for a Nicer Integration with GitHub

Ronald S. Bultje rsbultje at gmail.com
Sat Aug 14 03:42:32 EEST 2021


Hi,

On Thu, Aug 12, 2021 at 4:51 AM Nicolas George <george at nsup.org> wrote:

> Paul Buxton (12021-08-12):
> > From the point of view of someone who is currently developing a filter
> for
> > ffmpeg and will be submitting a patch to the list for the first time, I
> > think this is a great idea.Whilst following simple instructions to
> prepare
> > and submit a patch should't be outside the ability of anyone who is
> capable
> > of contributing. Using something like github allows a more automated
> > workflow that can make the process smoother and even make lives easier
> for
> > the maintainers as it is possible for the automations to catch issues
> > before they get sent on to you.
>
> Have you wondered why these periodical threads "we/you should make
> FFmpeg more attractive" usually end up a discussion between disgruntled
> newbies congratulating each other for their great ideas, with only the
> occasional bored experienced developer stepping in?
>

Experienced dev speaking here: I absolutely 100% disagree with this
statement. I would be much happier to actively contribute to FFmpeg if it
used gitlab/hub. I find this mailinglist environment beyond horrendous. I
can't understand why anyone would be OK with our current approach. I only
grudgingly use it when I need to because I'm assuming I'm the minority and
I'm willing to accept the majority consensus, but not because I support it
or think it's a good idea.

Ronald


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