[libreoffice-users] Re: How to handle regressions

>  Please can we move on...  Charles S. (aka Tanstaafl) was given
> instructions and has agreed to do what needs to be done and review the
> corrected function for his use case with a current build of  master
> (4.4.0alpha0+)--and respond in the fdo#76565 BZ issue regards the UX
> regression.
>
> Every thing else is just hubris or a poor understanding of the project's
> timed release development flow.  Please let it go--most users on this ML
> have NO interest in this thread other than the drama. -- Stuart

Actually, this type of discussion points to a process issue.  I imagine it
is one of the reasons for having this site.

It's obvious the functionality list of Libreoffice is becomming
overwhelming.   The issue of lost functionality upon which user's have come
to rely combined with the unavailability of previous versions on the
Libreoffice website affects LibreOffice across the board.   One can struggle
with the question for the motive for this.    

Regardless of the outcome of that discussion,  *there is  a potential HUGE
conflict of interest looming on the horizon in the form of creating bugs so
that outside companies can charge $$$ to fix them. *


QUESTION:  
 Does there exist a set of LibreOffice TEST documents that are designed to
test ALL OF THE FUNCTIONALITY of a given version of LibreOffice?  
Specifically, one that can automate test, perhaps through macros or self
contained programs, all the functionality of Libreoffice?


SUGGESTION #3:  If such a set of documents or test harness does NOT EXIST.   
Perhaps the QA team could itemize all the functionality of a version of
Libreoffice and structure a project for contribution by end users to
contribute the tests.  i.e:  A test suite that each useer could download and
then run and/or contribute more.


SUGGESTION #4:  If a test harness is too complicated, could the QA team make
an itemized list of all the functionality of LibreOffice, inherited and
otherwise *and create some sort of method to crowd source the testing in a
manner designed to capture any lost functionality*?   i.e.:  a project
website for each version LibreOffice with the 100,000 things that
LibreOffice can do where the users can test each one and report the test?

NOTE:  This is different than just putting a new version out and seeing who
gets hurt.  Remember, not all people live in countries where employers have
to make a case to the government for firing a person.  Yes, there are plenty
of disclaimers on the software, but the current process may end up making
LibreOffice the sofware you use only for NON-CRITICAL documents.  The
long-term user base effects should be obvious.

Regards,




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