Release Details

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Note that we created a new wiki page Release coordination to discuss details.

Schedule for ET_2021_05

(from ET_2020_05)

Gallery Example volunteers (Please be sure to test after Feature Freeze (2021-05-14)


Thorns/codes approved for inclusion (added to master prior to 2021-03-01)

  • POWER: Has reviewer (Maria)

Updates suggested for inclusion, must be added prior to feature-freeze deadline

  • Python3 Simfactory: Survey regarding desirable features open until Feb 25, 2021.
  • SelfForce1D updates: RWZ equations are being implemented, not yet sure it'll be ready by feature freeze

Complete list of proposed new thorns/updates

  • MaxwellVacuum/MaxwellVacuumID: Reviewer needed
  • Python3 Simfactory: Survey regarding desirable features open until Feb 25, 2021.
  • POWER: Has reviewer (Maria)
  • con2prim updates: Might not happen this release unless we hear more from the authors
  • SelfForce1D updates: RWZ equations are being implemented, not yet sure it'll be ready by feature freeze
  • Canuda updates (new thorn): Miguel has been using new thorn for years, quite stable. Will ask Helvi about whether it'll be formally proposed.

Details for ET_2021_11

New Functionality

  • kuibit
  • RePrimAnd
  • FLRWSolver

Schedule

  • 2021-09-01: all codes proposed for inclusion in master branch (still under review)
  • 2021-11-12: all codes proposed for inclusion have finished review
  • 2021-11-12: decide on name
  • 2021-11-12: Feature freeze: no new features allowed anymore, extensive testing begins
    • gallery examples
    • test simfactory on clusters
    • test in docker images / VM for "common" OS
  • 2021-11-15: Announce date publicly
  • 2021-11-19: draft release announcement
  • 2021-11-26: testing done
  • 2021-11-26: hard freeze, no more changes at all
  • 2021-11-26: make branches, prepare updates for websites, test-send announcement (to maintainers@einsteintoolkit.org)
  • 2021-11-29: release.

Release Schedule for ET 2021_05

  • 2021-03-01: all codes proposed for inclusion in master branch (still under review)
  • 2021-05-14: all codes proposed for inclusion have finished review
  • 2021-05-14: decide on name List of potential names
  • 2021-05-14: Feature freeze: no new features allowed anymore, extensive testing begins
    • gallery examples
    • test simfactory on clusters
    • test in docker images / VM for "common" OS
  • 2021-05-16: Announce date publicly
  • 2021-05-22: draft release announcement
  • 2021-05-28: testing done
  • 2021-05-28: hard freeze, no more changes at all
  • 2021-05-28: make branches, prepare updates for websites, test-send announcement (to maintainers@einsteintoolkit.org)
  • 2021-05-31: release.


Schedule for ET_2020_11

  • 2021-09-01: all codes proposed for inclusion in master branch (still under review)
  • 2021-10-01: Regenerate Kranc and NRPy+ codes
  • 2021-11-12: all codes proposed for inclusion have finished review
  • 2021-11-12: decide on release name
  • 2021-11-12: Feature freeze: no new features allowed anymore, extensive testing begins
    • gallery examples
    • test simfactory on clusters
    • test in docker images / VM for "common" OS
  • 2021-11-14: Announce date publicly
  • 2021-11-20: draft release announcement
  • 2021-11-26: testing done
  • 2021-11-26: hard freeze, no more changes at all
  • 2021-11-26: make branches, prepare updates for websites, test-send announcement (to maintainers@einsteintoolkit.org)
  • 2021-11-29: release.

Schedule for ET_2020_05

  • 2020-03-01: all codes proposed for inclusion in master branch (still under review) ✓
  • 2020-05-14: all codes proposed for inclusion have finished review ✓
  • 2020-05-14: decide on name List of potential names: will be named "Turing" ✓
  • 2020-05-14: Feature freeze: no new features allowed anymore, extensive testing begins
    • gallery examples
    • test simfactory on clusters
    • test in docker images / VM for "common" OS
  • 2020-05-16: Announce date publicly ✓
  • 2020-05-22: draft release announcement ✓
  • 2020-05-28: testing done
  • 2020-05-28: hard freeze, no more changes at all
  • 2020-05-28: make branches ✓, prepare updates for websites, test-send announcement (to maintainers@einsteintoolkit.org) ✓
  • 2020-05-31: release.

Release names

Tools/Links

  • Testsuite status page
  • Instructions for running the tests using SimFactory: Testsuite Machines
  • Release announcements: wiki sandbox
  • See list in Release Process
  • Testing is performed on the latest version of common operating systems, for example Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, Scientific Linux, Mac OS etc. People often want to build the ET on their laptop or workstation. Instructions for which packages etc are needed can be found in the respective Simfactory option list. This information could also be provided on the Cactus website.

Release Plan

Test status is on Release coordination page.