irccd

h1. Proc-errata

An errata has to be written when a bug is found in a release.

h2. Create a task

Create a task with *Bug* as tracker, mark it as *Urgent* and specify the current release branch in the custom field.

h2. Write the fix

Update to the current release branch:

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$ hg up release-x.y

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Write a unique revision and use the following commit template.

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Fix #TASK_NUMBER: short description

Explanation

Task: #TASK_NUMBER

Errata: YYYYMMDD

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h2. Export patch

Export the patch and sign it.

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hg export > YYYYMMDD.patch

gpg --sign --armor YYYYMMDD.patch

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Upload it in http://releases.malikania.fr/irccd/errata.

h2. New release

Then, do a usual release as described in [[proc-new-release|New release]].

h2. Wiki page

Create a new wiki page with the following template.

h3. Template

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h1. Errata YYYYMMDD

*Topic*: 

*Category*: As specified in tasks

*Corrected*: [[Version-x-y-z|x.y.z]] (or revision r???)

*Affected versions*: [[Version-x-y-z|x.y.z]]

*Task*: #???

h1. Background

Short explanation about the feature/context.

h1. Problem

Short description about the problem.

h1. Solution

Upgrade to a newer version if applicable or apply one of the following fixes:

h2. Using Mercurial

If you don't have a local copy:

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hg clone -u release-x.y http://hg.malikania.fr/irccd

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If you already have a local copy:

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cd /path/to/irccd

hg pull

hg up release-x.y

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And install new version of irccd.

h2. Using patch

Download the following patch:

* http://releases.malikania.fr/irccd/errata/YYYYMMDD.patch

* http://releases.malikania.fr/irccd/errata/YYYYMMDD.patch.asc

Apply it:

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cd /path/to/irccd/

patch -p1 < /path/to/YYYYMMDD.patch

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