Re: Feature proposal process?

[Dave Neary <dneary free fr>]

Hi,

On 03/22/2013 06:29 AM, Allan Day wrote:
> I agree that this needs to be updated. We should have guidelines for
> the feature proposal process.

Thanks Allan!

> > I did find https://live.gnome.org/ThreePointNine/Features but this page
> > contains instructions warning people against modifying it, and provides no
> > indication of where the features are being discussed.
>
> It says "To add a task, create a subpage called
> "ThreePointNine/Features/YourTask" and it will automatically be listed
> here." I wouldn't describe that as a warning not to modify. It would
> be helpful if it could contain more extensive instructions though.

It also says "Note that task owners are mandatory as this is not meant 
as a random wishlist" - which I had taken as a warning not to submit 
proposals unapproved (by who, I don't know).

I would like to suggest that anyone adding a feature request here also 
mail d-d-l to start a discussion of it - the absence of any discussion 
of the features last release is rather disconcerting.

> I would strongly encourage anyone who is interested in implementing a
> feature to get in touch with one of the designers before formally
> proposing. That way we will have the opportunity to establish how the
> feature will integrate with the rest of GNOME 3. An informal
> conversation also seems like the best first step in terms of
> establishing the desirability of a feature and developing a shared
> vision about how it will work. (I wouldn't describe this as a hard
> requirement though.)

In general, how does one get in touch with the designers?

Is that a required step in the feature proposal process, or a suggestion 
on your part?

If a feature proposal involves the inclusion of a new application in the 
GNOME project, does the procedure change?

> Dave: feel free to point this person in my direction.

I'm happy to suggest they contact you (although that may have happened 
previously). The specific question here relates to the feature process 
as I don't have a good understanding of it - and, in general, I don't 
think "Mail Allan" should be part of the process :-)

Thanks!
Dave.

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