diff --git a/triage/labels.rst b/triage/labels.rst index c2981f666..580942af7 100644 --- a/triage/labels.rst +++ b/triage/labels.rst @@ -27,7 +27,8 @@ These labels are used to specify the type of issue: core dump. * :gh-label:`type-feature`: for feature requests or enhancements. Feature requests do not need :ref:`version labels `; - it is implicit that features are added to the ``main`` branch only. + it is implicit that features are added to the ``main`` branch only, + except for some :ref:`exceptional cases `. The `Ideas Discourse category`_ can be used to discuss enhancements before filing an issue. * :gh-label:`type-security`: for security issues. @@ -97,9 +98,45 @@ These labels are used to indicate which versions of Python are affected. The available version labels (with the form :samp:`3.{N}`) are updated whenever new feature releases are created or retired. +Triagers may adhere to the following recommendations: + +- For security issues, add the :gh-label:`type-security` label and + the affected version labels. This makes the issue stand out. + +- For non-security issues affecting *all* bugfix branches, only add + the :gh-label:`type-bug` label as knowing which versions are affected + does not give more information. + + Once the bug is resolved, one can optionally add the version labels for + the affected versions. This helps readers in knowing whether their issue + has been solved for their Python version. + +- EOL version labels should be removed when possible but there is no need + to explicitly go through old issues to remove such labels. + +- Otherwise, add the corresponding version label(s) and remember to + update them when the latest major version is updated. + See also :ref:`the branch status page ` for a list of active branches. +.. _exceptional-version-labels: + +Exceptional version labels for features +--------------------------------------- + +While features should not have a version label, there are a few exceptional +cases subject to the release manager approval: + +- If we are currently in the *beta* period of :samp:`3.{N}.0` and + if a feature was implemented in its *alpha* period but requires a + non-trivial extension (hence a new *feature* issue), this new + feature issue is given the :samp:`3.{N}` label as the latest + version under development would now be :samp:`3.{N+1}.0a1`. + + To indicate that the labelling is correct and the extension is + approved, the :gh-label:`triaged` label could also be applied. + .. _Keywords: .. _Other: pFad - Phonifier reborn

Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.

Note: This service is not intended for secure transactions such as banking, social media, email, or purchasing. Use at your own risk. We assume no liability whatsoever for broken pages.


Alternative Proxies:

Alternative Proxy

pFad Proxy

pFad v3 Proxy

pFad v4 Proxy