On May 1, 2002, Steven Noels wrote: > >> Is there a way to flag something as: >> >> 1. work-in-progress (cron reports what work still needs to be done) >> 2. in QA (cron reports what is still in QA - QA can knock it >> back down >> to editorial/work-in-progress) >> 3. certified to be generated into docs (cron job picks these up to >> generate the site) > > Nope, no flags yet - but a very good idea. > > I would think we would use CVS branches for that - opinions?
Extending Rob's idea, don't we need internal flags (attributes/elements) within docs themselves to indicate status/stage of evolution (not simply version)? This allows all kinds of grouping/filtering/display options to aid project management. For example, a user interesting in providing QA can go to a page which shows all docs ready for usability tests. A coordinator may want to examine the status of all docs in process. A contributing author may want a list of docs with "fix-me" holes in drafts or outlines. In other words, isn't it more flexible to generate status reports by applying transformations to the docs themselves, instead of by cron jobs/cvs? I assumed CVS branches come in to play when document is either in process (in head) or finished (in release). Am I overlooking other features of cvs branches? I guess I'd also prefer to apply a Cocoon solution to project management, however primitive it may be at the outset. Diana --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
