Hi, >> == Changes since 1.24.0-rc.2 == >> * The composer.json file has been renamed to composer.json.sample after >> Jamie Thingelstad reported that his composer.json was overwritten by >> the tarball.
I had the same issue not aware that MW has replaced my existing composer.json and by the time I realized it was already to late (doing a `composer update` which costs me some considerable development effort). Despite this, I think we should stick to the `composer.json` and for users that already have a `composer.json` in place make sure that they migrate the content so that they don't loose any package by simply replacing the file. In future, if changes are required to the `composer.json`, please merge instead of a simple replace and keep the user free from pain. Cheers On 11/26/14, Stephan Gambke <s7ep...@gmail.com> wrote: > On 25 November 2014 at 04:13, Mark A. Hershberger <m...@nichework.com> wrote: >> I am happy to announce the final release candidate for MediaWiki 1.24.0. >> Download links are given at the end of this email. There won't be any >> more RC candidates before a final release on Wednesday unless someone >> finds a really critical error. >> >> == Changes since 1.24.0-rc.2 == >> * The composer.json file has been renamed to composer.json.sample after >> Jamie Thingelstad reported that his composer.json was overwritten by >> the tarball. > > I have to agree with Legoktm. > > Quote from > https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Upgrading#Using_a_tarball_package: > "You should put the decompressed tarball in a new and empty folder on > your server. If you instead extract the new version directly on top of > your old version, rather than in a new directory, you should follow > #Back up existing files and the database: otherwise, if you've made > any customizations you may erase them in a way that leaves you with no > reference to re-apply them from." > > Also, this will complicate installation instructions for every > extension and skin that uses composer. They will now have to > distinguish between two possible baselines which is a hassle for > developers but more importantly a source of confusion for users. > > Stephan > > _______________________________________________ > Wikitech-l mailing list > Wikitech-l@lists.wikimedia.org > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikitech-l _______________________________________________ Wikitech-l mailing list Wikitech-l@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikitech-l
