Re: Add PostgreSQL 11 to feature matrix page?

> On May 24, 2018, at 10:09 PM, Tatsuo Ishii <ishii@sraoss.co.jp> wrote:
>
> [Moved to pgsql-www]

Sorry for the slow reply!

>>> Adding PostgreSQL 11 to the page will give users at-a-glance-dfference
>>> between 11 and previous releases, which could bring clearner image of
>>> 11 to the users.
>>
>> I do like this idea, but there are a few things to consider:
>>
>> 1. Traditionally, we’ve waited until closer to release (I believe RCs) before
>> putting them up, due to the fact features can change. It is simple to remove
>> features from the feature matrix, but I think it’s part of the final packaging to
>> include the full list of features.
>
> But by definition, all features in beta (at least major ones) are
> freezed and should not be changed unless there's a serious
> technical/none technical issue. So the features in the matrix would
> not be changed we expect. Also one of the purposes of beta is
> encouraging users to test out the beta. Adding to the page will give
> more chances to potential beta testers, I think.

I don’t disagree. I need to make a test to see if this is possible with
the current pgweb configuration.

>
>> Also, theoretically through the beta period, we should have a better idea of
>> which features we want to highlight, both including the major features and
>> others we believe should be brought to light.
>
> That's different story I think since the feature matrix does not say
> anything about what are the major features.

In recent memory I thought we typically put in major features, but there
may be other ones that could / should make the list.

>
>> 2.  We’d have to add some code to support displaying a beta version in
>> the feature matrix. Not a huge obstacle, but from reviewing the code and to
>> display it properly, I don’t believe we get it for free.
>
> Yes, I understand your concern. We should account the cost of course.
>
>> Not to derail the original purpose of this thread, but there are some other
>> areas of the website I’d also like to include accessibility features around the
>> beta, including
>>
>> 1. Listing “11” as one of the versions that someone can select in the “Report
>> a Bug” section
>> 2. Listing “11 beta 1” as one of the releases in the current releases section
>>
>> From what I see both of which will require a schema modification.
>>
>> Lastly, based on how you feel about the above, I would suggest that we move
>> this to -www as that would be the best area to find a solution.
>
> Thanks for the suggestion. I moved to pgsql-www.

I will make a test on my local copy of pgweb to see how easy it is to add 11
to the list. I will report back if it is easy or not. If the former, I’ll make the suggestion
of adding it to the site and see if there are any objections.

Thanks!

Jonathan