[U-Boot] Please clarify "merge window"

[Tom Rini <trini@konsulko.com>]

On Fri, Jun 03, 2016 at 12:10:58PM -0700, York Sun wrote:

> Tom and Wolfgang,
> 
> Would you please clarify "merge window" again? We have conflicting information
> regarding if merge window is considered submission window.
> 
> "After the merge window closes, no new features may be added to allow for a
> release candidate phase which is intended to fix bugs and regressions." [1]
> 
> vs
> 
> "A patch that is generally in good shape and that was submitted while the Merge
> Window was open is eligible to go into the upcoming release, even if changes and
> resubmits are needed." [2]
> 
> Regards,
> 
> York
> 
> [1] http://www.denx.de/wiki/U-Boot/ReleaseCycle
> [2] http://www.denx.de/wiki/U-Boot/DevelopmentProcess

So, the rule is not iron-clad.  This is not the Linux kernel and failure
to be ready to merge by -rc1 does not mean something cannot go in.  But
by that same token, now that we're down to a 2 month release cycle I
feel much happier to say No to change that come too late and are too
invasive.  Some big change that's posted in time but then not ready to
merge until 3 weeks until release is something I'm going to hold off on.

-- 
Tom
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