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diff --git a/docs/devel/index.rst b/docs/devel/index.rst index 7c25177..dbde1c4 100644 --- a/docs/devel/index.rst +++ b/docs/devel/index.rst @@ -45,3 +45,4 @@ modifying QEMU's source code. vfio-migration qapi-code-gen writing-monitor-commands + trivial-patches diff --git a/docs/devel/trivial-patches.rst b/docs/devel/trivial-patches.rst new file mode 100644 index 0000000..db3f200 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/devel/trivial-patches.rst @@ -0,0 +1,50 @@ +Trivial Patches +=============== + +Overview +-------- + +Trivial patches that change just a few lines of code sometimes languish +on the mailing list even though they require only a small amount of +review. This is often the case for patches that do not fall under an +actively maintained subsystem and therefore fall through the cracks. + +The trivial patches team take on the task of reviewing and building pull +requests for patches that: + +- Do not fall under an actively maintained subsystem. +- Are single patches or short series (max 2-4 patches). +- Only touch a few lines of code. + +**You should hint that your patch is a candidate by CCing +qemu-trivial@nongnu.org.** + +Repositories +------------ + +Since the trivial patch team rotates maintainership there is only one +active repository at a time: + +- git://github.com/vivier/qemu.git trivial-patches - `browse <https://github.com/vivier/qemu/tree/trivial-patches>`__ + +Workflow +-------- + +The trivial patches team rotates the duty of collecting trivial patches +amongst its members. A team member's job is to: + +1. Identify trivial patches on the development mailing list. +2. Review trivial patches, merge them into a git tree, and reply to state + that the patch is queued. +3. Send pull requests to the development mailing list once a week. + +A single team member can be on duty as long as they like. The suggested +time is 1 week before handing off to the next member. + +Team +---- + +If you would like to join the trivial patches team, contact Laurent +Vivier. The current team includes: + +- `Laurent Vivier <mailto:laurent@vivier.eu>`__ |