Keisuke Miyako: As usual, fantastic clear response. That explains it very well.
Thanks Jody > On Jun 18, 2018, at 12:19 AM, Keisuke Miyako via 4D_Tech > <4d_tech@lists.4d.com> wrote: > > Hello, > >> how to tell when a non-R version will have the features of an R-version. > > short answer is, when the version number changes and the "R" goes way. > > 16Rn and 16.x are different numbering systems, so it doesn't matter if n > R. > 16.3 has the exact same features as 16.0 - nothing will be added until v17. > > in other words, features added in 16R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 all become available > with v17. > > this is to eliminate the possibility of introducing new bugs with new > features. > > unlike 16.x, which is already in production, > 16Rn always go through a "beta" phase, > during which developers are invited to report bugs specifically related to > new or modified features. > > only a manageable number of of features are added with each R release, > accompanied with blog posts and sample code written by "product owners". > > the idea is to focus on features while they are still new (R beta) and unused, > rather than address them later (when v17 comes out, for example). > > owners are assigned to work as communicators between 4D developers and the > engineering team. > their role is to explain the usage and purpose of new features to the > community, > as well as collect feedback from 4D developers during the beta phase to make > sure R releases are as stable as possible. > > that is why 4D publishes (blog and documentation) new features well in > advance of release. > >> 2018/06/12 22:13、Jody Bevan via 4D_Tech <4d_tech@lists.4d.com> のメール： >> >> I still have not wrapped my head around how to tell when a non-R version >> will have the features of an R-version. I have read the BLOG on it, and it >> does not go into that detail. >> >> How can we know what are ‘feature’ equivalent? > ********************************************************************** 4D Internet Users Group (4D iNUG) FAQ: http://lists.4d.com/faqnug.html Archive: http://lists.4d.com/archives.html Options: https://lists.4d.com/mailman/options/4d_tech Unsub: mailto:4d_tech-unsubscr...@lists.4d.com **********************************************************************
