SysON development cycle

SysON, as an open source project, follows a well-defined development cycle to ensure regular and structured updates. The cycle spans 8 weeks and includes three main phases:

  • Development (4 Weeks):

  • Focus: This phase is dedicated to actively working on new features, bug fixes, and enhancements.

  • Activities: Contributors, including community members and core developers, work together to develop new functionalities, perform code reviews, and integrate changes. Collaboration and transparency are key during this phase.

  • Stabilization and Feature Freeze (2 Weeks):

  • Focus: We enter a feature freeze period where no new features are introduced.

  • Activities: During this time, the focus shifts to thorough testing and stabilization of the new features. This ensures the software’s quality and reliability. Any remaining issues or bugs are addressed to prepare for the release.

  • Cool Down and Planning (2 Weeks):

  • Focus: This phase involves wrapping up the current cycle and preparing for the next one.

  • Activities: Contributors work on upgrading dependencies, resolving minor issues, and documenting the latest changes. Additionally, the team discusses and plans the features and tasks for the next cycle, ensuring a smooth transition. The General Availability (GA) release of SysON occurs on the eighteenth week of each development cycle.

1. Team Organization

Being an open source project, SysON thrives on community participation and collaboration. Here’s how the team is organized: * Core Developers: these are the primary maintainers who oversee the project’s direction, manage releases, and ensure code quality. * Contributors: this includes anyone from the community who contributes code, documentation, or ideas. Contributions are reviewed and merged by core developers. * Community: a diverse group of users, testers, and enthusiasts who provide feedback, report bugs, and propose new features.

This collaborative approach allows SysON to continuously evolve while maintaining a high standard of quality and performance. If you’re interested in contributing or have any questions, feel free to join the community discussions or contact us.