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readme: document the purpose of the evolve extension Another place for the explanation to live.
author Pierre-Yves David <pierre-yves.david@octobus.net>
date Thu, 30 Aug 2018 19:40:18 +0200
parents 821e4be40c6c
children 9c9d319adceb
files README
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--- a/README	Thu Aug 30 19:50:39 2018 +0200
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     [extensions]
     evolve.serveronly =
 
+Extension Purpose
+=================
+
+The goal of this extension is to provide an appropriate place for code and
+concept related to changeset evolution to mature. In this extension we allow
+for hackier code, unlocking quick experimentation and faster iterations.
+
+In addition, the evolve extensions support a wider set of Mercurial version,
+allowing us to reach a larger user base for feedback. The Evolve extension is
+not tight to the Mercurial release cycle and can release new feature and bug
+fix at a higher rate if necessary.
+
+Once a concept is ready enough, its implementation is moved into Mercurial
+core. The maturation period helped us to get a clearer picture of what was
+needed. During the upstreaming process, we can use this clearer picture to
+clean up the code and upgrade it to an appropriate quality for Mercurial core.
 
 How to Contribute
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