The return of the fix-it marathon

[yvi]

So, at the end of June, denise called for a fix-it marathon.

http://dw-dev.dreamwidth.org/11183.html

Let's have another one.

But let's make it two-fold:

First layer: blocking-launch

http://tinyurl.com/cjw9wk currently has 48 bugs: 21 assigned and 27 new. Let's try to bring that number down. A lot of these look scary, and some of them are not effort-minor, so I'm thinking of a bit of a low goal: by August 15, have the number of unassigned ones in there down to 15, which means 12 newly assigned. And by that time, have only 30 of the bugs left, which means 18 bugs fixed in 13 days.

(Edit: That's 'blocking-launch+', not 'blocking-launch??' or 'Target Milestone: Launch'. I am not sure which of these are the best indicators...)

I have two blocking-launch bugs assigned to me now. Who's with me?

Second layer: babydev

You're new to this whole thing? blocking-launch bugs are way over your head (and if you think that I am pretty much with you :)) by this point? But you're interested in tackling something, you just don't know what?

If you don't already have one, get yourself a Dreamhack.

The effort-minor keyword currently has 180 open, unassigned bugs. There are still a few left on my recent babydev bait post. If you want to do something and can't find anything in that list or don't know how to start, comment here or join #dw_kindergarten and I am sure there are people there including me who can help you find a bug to tackle and then tackling it.

And remember, this is just a suggestion. No-one is under any obligation to do any of this. I just thought it would be nice to get some of these bugs out of the way. :)

Comments

[denise]

I keep staring at most of the blocking-launch ones and thinking "I should try that!", then digging into them and realizing they're totally beyond me. But I will totally commit to spending a few extra hours on dev work between now and 15 Aug. I wonder if I can beat my record of 51 patches in a single codepush? *g*

[ninetydegrees]

Hi, I'm pretty sure I can fix #1458 since it's just a matter of changing the value of two set commands in the Transmo layer but I don't know how to start.

[janinedog]

I took two blocking-launch bugs and commented on two others--one of which I suggested should have its blocking-launch flag removed, and the other of which I need some feedback on before I can assign it to myself.

[badgerbag]

Yeah I'm in and will be steadily tackling bugs this week and next. As I learn stuff, I'll try to add it to the wiki!

[kareila]

I already have two BL bugs, one which has had an uncommitted patch for at least two months and one that I'm just starting work on. But I assigned myself two more.

[afuna]

Blocking-launch? means that someone requested it block launch, but it hasn't been granted. Blocking-launch+ means that it's officially a launch blocker.

Target Milestone: Launch means that we want it by launch, but it won't prevent us from launching if we haven't got around to it.