[FFmpeg-devel] Regarding Git Tooling

[James Almer]

On 1/20/2025 11:41 PM, Michael Niedermayer wrote:
> On Tue, Jan 21, 2025 at 02:26:24AM +0100, Michael Niedermayer wrote:
>> 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 ?
> 
> also to elaborate because i have this feeling everything i say lately is
> misinterpreted
> 
> if we have Forgejo + ML we can still decide to drop one later and use only
> one.
> 
> THis was just a suggestion that seemed easier to agree with for everyone
> than a hard switch vs not switch.
> 
> thx

I don't think Forgejo's comment section for commits, bugs and MRs is 
good enough for discussion, so i doubt the ML would go anywhere. It will 
just stop being used for patches and reviews as MRs would replace them.

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