[Python-Dev] Two small PEP ideas

[Georg Brandl]

Am 03.05.2010 18:40, schrieb Guido van Rossum:
> On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 8:57 AM, Barry Warsaw <barry at python.org> wrote:
>> On May 01, 2010, at 07:12 AM, Martin v. Löwis wrote:
>>
>>>> IIRC in the IETF this is done by the committee chair. I think it's a
>>>> good idea to have this be a single person to avoid endless indecision.
>>>
>>>It then seems that this role should go to the release manager of the
>>>upcoming feature release. Assuming Georg can accept this additional
>>>responsibility.
>>
>> I do think it makes sense for the RM to assume these responsibilities where
>> Guido either can't or doesn't want to make the final decision.  I think it
>> will fairly substantially increase the workload on the RM, so perhaps there
>> are ways to off-load some of the current responsibilities (e.g. updating the
>> website for each release).  I also think that RMs should be term-limited so
>> that we can spread more experience within the community.  And past-RMs can
>> provide a sort of consultation group where contentious decisions can be
>> discussed and advice gathered.
> 
> While I certainly won't object if a release manager volunteers to also
> be the final PEP arbiter, I don't want to make it a job requirement
> (or even an implied expectation). The responsibility of a release
> manager is very much in the here and now and the near future --
> stability and consistency of the current release. Being PEP arbiter
> requires a somewhat different mindset, more focused on the long-term
> health of the language and its community.

I agree, and I wouldn't want to make these decisions.  That person (or
group) needs to have some weight in the community, or there will be a
feeling of "... and who is he to decide anyway".  We haven't emphasized
RMship in the past; it's not a special position, except when something
about a release goes wrong and blame must be placed ;)  I think, being
Guido, you are still the best single person to do this job.

Georg

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