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[Peter <peter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sat, May 15, 2010 at 3:32 PM, Olivier Tilloy <olivier@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> How would you like to handle "trivial" code changes
>> like the one below (a two line change), where to me
>> a whole branch seems like a lot of overhead?
>
> This is an issue that had been extensively discussed some time ago, and
> the need for a Launchpad account and a branch seemed like a high barrier
> to entry for occasional contributors who submit tiny patches.
> I personally like Launchpad's code review and merge system, but I agree
> that we need a simpler mechanism for one-liners.
>
> What about using this mailing list with attached patches, and anyone on
> the team can review, approve and merge them? This makes the process
> less structured but also more accessible to first-time contributors.

As Michał pointed out, you'll need a more easily accessed mailing list
for this to work with other minor contributors (ideally without needing
a launchpad account?).

However, if you guys are happy to review small patches via the
mailing list, that would be easier for me. I expect I'll get the hang of
bzr with a little time and effort (my experience with git will help).

Regards,

Peter