2024-10-28 BTR Meeting Minutes

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Redwood retrospective action items follow-up

• https://github.com/openedx/wg-build-test-release/labels/retrospective

• @Peter Pinch confirmed that test review tasks were completed by @Andrés González

Sumac

• sumac.1 ~ 2024-12-09

  • Release blockers

    • Build-Test-Release Working Group • openedx

  • Process overview

    • Testing process - @Peter Pinch @Andrés González

      • Ongoing work

      • Red flags, risks, and concerns

      • Call for help

    • New features testing - @Chelsea Rathbun

      • Ongoing work

      • Red flags, risks, and concerns

      • Call for help

    • Release management - @Maksim Sokolskiy @Farhaan Bukhsh

      • Ongoing work

      • Red flags, risks, and concerns

      • Call for help

    • Release documentation - @Chris Patti

      • Ongoing work

      • Red flags, risks, and concerns

      • Call for help

    • Debugging - @Maria Grimaldi

      • Ongoing work

      • Release blockers

      • Call for help

    • Header Slots - @Brian Smith

      • Where to deploy?

Release blockers

• @Adolfo Brandes and @Diana Catalina Olarte are finalizing some test coverage issue before merging the PR Don't show Programs button if programs are not configured · Issue #372 · openedx/frontend-app-learner-dashboard

Testing Process

• @Andrés González posted the call for testers on Friday, only one issue reported (not a blocker).

Sumac Sandbox

• @Jenna Makowski asked about how to track missing configurations in the sandbox.

Indigo theme test failure report

• @Maria Grimaldi highlighted an issue with the Indigo theme’s copyright inconsistency in testing reports.

• Indigo theme’s use as the default theme needs further discussion.

• @Jenna Makowski noted that Edly, as the creator, must approve its use under open source licensing if it’s to be the default theme.

New features testing

• @Chelsea Rathbun is adding tests for aspects.

• Smoke tests were added to verify headers across Studio and LMS, feedback welcomed.

Documentation

• @Chris Patti is compiling release documentation and coordinating testing in in-house CI environments.

Release Management

• @Maksim Sokolskiy and @Farhaan Bukhsh working on release blockers and the role transition.

Header Slots

• For the header plugin slot, I (@Chelsea Rathbun ) added a few basic smoke tests to make sure for the user the header appears as expected on Rows 27-32 on the testing spreadsheet since we’ve added new plugin slots for those users that haven’t updated the header using the new header plugin slots. Did I miss any headers on the platform we should add tests for?

Plugin slot testing

• @Brian Smith raised the need for an additional testing environment for header slots plugins, as modifying the main sandbox would disrupt its operation.

• We decided to comment on Sumac Sandbox & Release Preparation · Issue #1121 · overhangio/tutor regarding missing configurations in the sandbox.

• @Maria Grimaldi will summarize the discussion on the indigo theme ticket.

• Consensus was reached to have a secondary sandbox for experimental testing of plugins.

• @Chelsea Rathbun and @Brian Smith to coordinate on writing test cases for fake plugins to ensure slot functionality.

Nomination for a new Release Manager

@Maksim Sokolskiy

As a group we agreed on the following:

• Nomination can be made by the person currently holding the role, but they are not expected to do so

• The appointment of a new person to the role must be made by the group Chair

• The new person can make the nomination in person

Switch to a release/sumac.masternaming

@Maksim Sokolskiy

As a group, we have decided not to switch to the new naming in the middle of the testing period and to postpone the change to Teak. Changes will be planned accordingly.