On Jun 30, 2008, at 10:33 AM, Rene Rivera wrote:
David Abrahams wrote:
Rene Rivera wrote:
[SNIP]
[stuff about version control]
It is counter productive to think that a new version control system is going to solve such testing and release problems. If we can't manage the release process with the tools we have we have no hope of ever succeeding in creating a stable release process.
I know, I may be sounding bitter at this point... But I'm a pragmatist at heart and trying to solve things with fresh new toys rubs me the wrong way since I've seen the tactic fail repeatedly. What gave you the idea that I was suggesting we use a new VC system?
I wasn't directing this at you. I was responding to the general pattern. After all the OP did suggest switching VC systems. But my comment is not just about VC systems. It's about all the tools. For example the various discussions about switching the build system and phrasing it as if switching the build system will solve testing problems. When in reality the build system has almost nothing to do with the current testing problems we have.
James Sharpe said that, not the OP (which is me). -- Daryle Walker Mac, Internet, and Video Game Junkie darylew AT hotmail DOT com