diff --git a/DEVELOP b/DEVELOP index 538f4c32..775ecc7d 100644 --- a/DEVELOP +++ b/DEVELOP @@ -11,3 +11,19 @@ Release and Testing Instructions: - Please see misc/RELEASE in Netdisco ( http://netdisco.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/netdisco/misc/RELEASE?view=markup ) and follow all testing and release guidelines + +FAQ: + - Do I have to update the version number and timestamp in modified files before committing? + -> No. These are RCS tags that are automatically updated by CVS when you commit + + - Should I add changes at the top of the ChangeLog? + -> Yes. The changelog is created one commit at a time. If there isn't a + section for the current version, then add one at the top and put your + changes after. You can leave the date field for the release empty (). + + - What should I change the $VERSION to? + -> If you are the first person to get to a file after a release, update it + to either release++ or "release++ dash cvs". + Example: File is marked 2.01, change it to 2.02-cvs with your new changes. + Example: File is marked 2.02-cvs, no change until packaging for release when the -cvs is removed. + TODO: Is there still an odd/even scheme as introduced by Eric?