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diff --git a/doc/FAQ_DEV b/doc/FAQ_DEV index b24141ca767..8abc9c541db 100644 --- a/doc/FAQ_DEV +++ b/doc/FAQ_DEV @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ Developer's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for PostgreSQL - Last updated: Mon Nov 13 23:18:46 EST 2006 + Last updated: Thu Jan 4 16:00:00 EST 2007 Current maintainer: Bruce Momjian (bruce@momjian.us) @@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ General Questions 1.16) Where can I get a copy of the SQL standards? 1.17) Where can I get technical assistance? 1.18) How do I get involved in PostgreSQL web site development? + 1.19) What is the timeline for the next major PostgreSQL release? Technical Questions @@ -99,7 +100,9 @@ General Questions both the internal implementation method you plan to use, and any user-visible changes (new syntax, etc). For complex patches, it is important to get community feeback on your proposal before starting - work. Failure to do so might mean your patch is rejected. + work. Failure to do so might mean your patch is rejected. If your work + is being sponsored by a company, read this article for tips on being + more effective. A web site is maintained for patches awaiting review, http://momjian.postgresql.org/cgi-bin/pgpatches, and those that are @@ -225,7 +228,7 @@ General Questions ccsym find standard defines made by your compiler copyright fixes copyright notices - entab converts tabs to spaces, used by pgindent + entab converts spaces to tabs, used by pgindent find_static finds functions that could be made static find_typedef finds typedefs in the source code find_badmacros finds macros that use braces incorrectly @@ -796,3 +799,24 @@ typedef struct nameData pgsql/data directory. The client profile file will be put in the client's current directory. Linux requires a compile with -DLINUX_PROFILE for proper profiling. + + 2.9) What is the timeline for the next major PostgreSQL release? + + The development schedule for the 8.3 release is: + + March 1, 2007 + + Initial community review of all major feature patches + April 1, 2007 + + Feature freeze, all patches must be submitted for review and + application + mid-May, 2007 + + All patches applied, beta testing begins + July, 2007 + + Release of 8.3.0 + + Patches that appear after appropriate dates are typically not applied + but held for the next major release. |