[FFmpeg-devel] Regarding Git Tooling

[Michael Niedermayer]

On Tue, Jan 21, 2025 at 02:26:24AM +0100, Michael Niedermayer wrote:
> Hi
> 
> On Mon, Jan 20, 2025 at 02:39:29PM -0600, Marth64 wrote:
> > Hello, in the context of a GA member,
> > 
> > I think there is general interest in modernizing technical tooling
> > specifically regarding ML/patch workflow vs. integrated git solution.
> > Both have their merits. I think what we have today is optimized for
> > some but cumbersome for many. Like shopping for a drill, it is good to
> > step back from time to time and ensure we have the right tools.
> > 
> > I think the problem statement of productivity being impacted from
> > outgrowing the current tooling is different from who is hosting it.
> > 
> > These are some options I noticed interest in (in no particular order):
> > - Forgejo
> > - GitLab
> > - Mailing List/Patch Workflow (current solution)
> > 
> > If we evaluate this as choosing a software appliance and put aside
> > "who is the host" I think we can have a good discussion. There could
> > be value in coming to consensus on one step, then moving on to the
> > next.
> > 
> > The goal is not to spin around on which tool is better but I am wondering,
> 
> > - What other options would the community consider and any relevant pros/cons?
> 
> I dont know why the options are exclusive. One can add a Forgejo on ffmpeg.org
> but leave the Mailing List/Patch Workflow in place for cases where the
> maintainer or patch author prefers a ML workflow.
> 
> I mean just add an option and see what happens
> Who uses it ?
> do people submit patches to it ?
> do people enjoy working with it ?
> do people hate working with it ?

also to elaborate because i have this feeling everything i say lately is
misinterpreted

if we have Forgejo + ML we can still decide to drop one later and use only
one.

THis was just a suggestion that seemed easier to agree with for everyone
than a hard switch vs not switch.

thx

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