[FFmpeg-devel] Regarding Git Tooling

[Michael Niedermayer]

Hi

On Mon, Jan 20, 2025 at 02:39:29PM -0600, Marth64 wrote:
> Hello, in the context of a GA member,
> 
> I think there is general interest in modernizing technical tooling
> specifically regarding ML/patch workflow vs. integrated git solution.
> Both have their merits. I think what we have today is optimized for
> some but cumbersome for many. Like shopping for a drill, it is good to
> step back from time to time and ensure we have the right tools.
> 
> I think the problem statement of productivity being impacted from
> outgrowing the current tooling is different from who is hosting it.
> 
> These are some options I noticed interest in (in no particular order):
> - Forgejo
> - GitLab
> - Mailing List/Patch Workflow (current solution)
> 
> If we evaluate this as choosing a software appliance and put aside
> "who is the host" I think we can have a good discussion. There could
> be value in coming to consensus on one step, then moving on to the
> next.
> 
> The goal is not to spin around on which tool is better but I am wondering,

> - What other options would the community consider and any relevant pros/cons?

I dont know why the options are exclusive. One can add a Forgejo on ffmpeg.org
but leave the Mailing List/Patch Workflow in place for cases where the
maintainer or patch author prefers a ML workflow.

I mean just add an option and see what happens
Who uses it ?
do people submit patches to it ?
do people enjoy working with it ?
do people hate working with it ?

IIUC one can add 1 line to .git/config and then a git fetch will
fetch all pull requests and one can simply merge any without any need of any
browser.

I also dont think we even need a vote to just setup a Forgejo on ffmpeg.org
when it replaces nothing but just adds an option

thx

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