If one thinks that any new feature/change needs to go in, please discuss in the 8.8 release thread. So long as it doesn't disrupt the stability of the release, we can consider it on a case by case basis.
On Tue, 12 Jan, 2021, 8:04 am Ishan Chattopadhyaya, < ichattopadhy...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Branch branch_8_8 has been cut and versions updated to 8.9 on stable > branch. > > Please observe the normal rules: > > * No new features may be committed to the branch. > * Documentation patches, build patches and serious bug fixes may be > committed to the branch. However, you should submit all patches you > want to commit to Jira first to give others the chance to review > and possibly vote against the patch. Keep in mind that it is our > main intention to keep the branch as stable as possible. > * All patches that are intended for the branch should first be committed > to the unstable branch, merged into the stable branch, and then into > the current release branch. > * Normal unstable and stable branch development may continue as usual. > However, if you plan to commit a big change to the unstable branch > while the branch feature freeze is in effect, think twice: can't the > addition wait a couple more days? Merges of bug fixes into the branch > may become more difficult. > * Only Jira issues with Fix version 8.8 and priority "Blocker" will delay > a release candidate build. >
