[josm-dev] Creating a user-friendly changelog for tested release

[Dirk Stöcker]

On Mon, 30 Jan 2012, Josh Doe wrote:

> I think it would be useful to create a more user-friendly changelog
> for the -tested releases, something which lies between the contents of
> the StartupPage and the SVN log. As we seem to be focused on creating
> a better experience for new users (e.g. creating expert mode), I think
> we need to take the same approach to the changelog.
>
> I would suggest that we create a single set of changes between each
> tested release, separating the changes by major/minor enhancements,
> and major bugs (leaving minor bugs to be found via tickets). I believe
> this would be more helpful for users rather than seeing a long list of
> major changes (but missing some minor ones), without any visual
> demarcation telling them what has changed from the version they're
> using to the last tested.
>
> Has this been discussed or thought about before? I know it would take
> some thought to avoid duplication of text (especially translated
> strings).

If you are volunteering to do, you're welcome to create a wiki page and 
fill it with contents. Very likely you wont get a lot of help.

I wouldn't expect translations for this page.

Ciao
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