[Python-Dev] NeedsReview keyword

[Ralf Schmitt]

On Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 7:21 AM, "Martin v. Löwis" <martin at v.loewis.de>
wrote:

> > I think it would be useful for the tracker to grow a "NeedsReview"
> > keyword. I realize the "patch" keyword does some of this, but it may
> > just represent some initial or trivial work. "NeedsReview" should
> > represent a mature patch that some senior dev needs to look hard at
> > and make the choice.
>
> Not sure what problem that would solve. Over time, I would expect that
> any open patch also grows the "NeedsReview" keyword, making the keyword
> pointless. If somebody specifically should review a certain proposed
> change, the change should be assigned to that person. If someone in
> a group should review, they should be contacted by email.
>

I think it would be nice if that patch keyword could be set by non-admins.
This would mean I didn't have to write to the mailing list asking for people
to look at
some specific bug. Like "did someone look at
http://bugs.python.org/issue2122. This isssue is about mmap.flush not
raising an exception on errors. which I think is a rather severe". (btw. can
someone please look at it? :) )

Regards,
- Ralf
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