I second Torsten. Even though I had a lot of trouble over the font bug, I'd argue it was more of a problem on my side as I didn't adapt appropriately... after all we still have available all versions of the release. As long as the core devs are ok with the amount of change, I don't see a problem. And if you want to live on the `bleedingEdge`, well then also read the first part of the word. :) So as long as people who create the stuff actually manage it, I'm happy with the bumpy ride because the result is that more amazing. Peter On Fri, May 13, 2016 at 7:09 PM, Torsten Bergmann <astares@gmx.de> wrote:
Cyril Ferlicot wrote:
It would be good to have one to not integrate too many new things like in Pharo 5 and have trouble stabilizing it.
Please define "too many" and "trouble" :P
Hey - right after Pharo 4 was release I switch and used Pharo 5 through the whole development cycle even during the "shaky" times. Following the point "Communication is key" in Pharo Zen this was clearly announced to all the contributors.
Yes - there was some trouble inbetween and yes it costed us all time and work to switch also to UFFI and others. But Spur now made us faster, UFFI more unified, ...
From my POV Pharo 5 primarily was usable enough even for the ones living (working) on the edge. It's anyones own decision to take the unstable ride during development of next version or stay with the last stable release.
As we all know the only constant in life is change: so we should not fear to change, add or remove when we see it as necessary. The more new and interesting stuff the better. How much "more" really means will be depending on all our contributions which I hope will again increase.
Pharo 6 should and will again be better and I hope it will include many new stuff even when things might get shaky again.
Step by step it goes...
Bye T.