[Development] Setting up time-based releases for the project

[Anttila Janne]

Lars Knoll wrote:

> In general I like the model. As Thiago said it's pretty close to what we've been
> discussing internally before we started Qt 5 development.
> 
> I agree that we should kickstart the model after the beta release. Branch
> names should be more concrete and for outsiders to understand, so I'm with
> Alan to give then easy to understand names. My proposal would be master,
> beta and stable.

The proposed model fits very well for QtCommercial also - so I do support it. 
And yes, less metaphorical branch names, please.

> * A new patch level release is released from stable when we see a need. I
> don't think a strict 2 month policy will work here, esp. when we e.g. have a
> security advisory we need to release a fix for.

My only concern was also related to fixed 2 months release cycle for patch releases and here I would support Thiago's and Lars comments where release team has a bit more freedom and can start the release process sooner if needed.

Br,
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Janne Anttila 
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