We've been using the release automation scripts, aka Bootstrap, for the past several releases. We've hit some bumps but overall we've improved quality as we've been pushing changes into the scripts instead of having to document and remember to re-check a large list of "gotchas" whenever we run into problems …
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The staging environment for the release automation project (aka "bootstrap") is up and running. This includes a CVS mirror, so everything from tagging to build to updates (with verification each step along the way) can be done without affecting the production environment.
The setup/teardown of the environment is scripted …
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I will be on vacation from October 16th through the 23rd in Toronto, and giving a lecture at Seneca on the 20th. If you are in the area and want to hang out, feel free to give me a buzz.
The release automation work is at a reasonably happy place …
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