Propose a feature improvement to an OSS project.
Let other developers review the change and trace its history.
Which flow is generally appropriate?
Submit a branch or patch, explain the change, pass review and tests, and merge it after agreement.
Detailed explanation
Incorrect. Rewriting history and distributing without review loses traceability.
Correct. A reviewable, tested change preserves quality and history.
Incorrect. Reviewers need the purpose and test results.
Incorrect. A binary alone cannot show the source diff or validation method.
Try it yourself
An example you can run in a temporary verification environment.
printf '%s\n' 'patch -> review -> tests -> merge'Expected result
patch -> review -> tests -> mergeKey points
- Diff
- Review
- Testing
- History
Notes
- Environment: OSS開発プロセスの概念確認
- Command output formatting can vary slightly by distribution or tool version.
- Run the example in a temporary directory or process when possible.
Foundation review
Patch
A representation of changes that can be reviewed and applied.
Code review
An examination of proposed changes by other contributors.
Regression test
A repeatable check that detects when a change breaks existing behavior.