Re: package and testing rant (was Re: package.el, auto-installation, and auto-removal)

[Nic Ferrier]

Stefan Monnier <address@hidden> writes:

>> It should go:
>>   build -> release -> install
>> elpa.git and MELPA are promoting:
>>   release -> (build) -> install
>> I don't think it's bad that MELPA promotes that. That's their
>> business. But I do think it matters that elpa.git works that way.
>
> Can you detail which part of GNU ELPA's "(build)" you don't like and why?

the part where it happens without the user doing it.


I am saying I think the only way to encourage a testing culture is to
have an artifact store against which continuous integration can be done.


Nic