Re: [gentoo-project] utilizing GH functionality that Gentoo infra does not provide

[Matt Turner <mattst88@gentoo.org>]

On Tue, Mar 29, 2022, 10:56 AM Mike Frysinger <vapier@gentoo.org> wrote:
>
> starting a dedicated thread for
> https://archives.gentoo.org/gentoo-project/message/ec2b560480627371a7bda5c85924eddd
>
> GH provides a lot of functionality for free that Gentoo infra does not cover.
> these are particularly useful for projects that are used beyond Gentoo.
>
> * release management (e.g. distfiles hosting)
> * CI runs (e.g. GH actions)
> * Projects for task management
> * possibly even Discussions since it'll provide a clear/scoped space for
> non-Gentoo users & devs. Gentoo forums are huge and require custom accts,
> and mailing lists are huge and a bit restrictive old timey.
>
> this is all orthogonal to the git content itself (objects, branches, tags,
> etc...). those should remain in the read-only clobber mode that exists now.
>
> there is no downside for Gentoo here.  it's all functionality that can be
> had for free, does not introduce any risks, and many devs are already using
> GH heavily for Gentoo projects -- albeit, they don't do it under the Gentoo
> umbrella, they fork it into their own personal space and maintain it there.
> we shouldn't be forcing devs & projects away from Gentoo for such basic
> functionality.
> -mike

What projects would you want to take advantage of these GitHub features?