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| This page details information for hackfests. A hackfest is a gathering of interested contributors with the goal of contributing new testcases as well as fixing and enhancing existing testcases. Testcases are generally targeted for each hackfest, but all contributions are welcome. Members from the quality team make themselves available during the fests to help streamline contributions. | |
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| == Schedule == Our next hackfest will occur on. Click the date linked below for the specific details and to sign-up for work items. * '''[[QATeam/Hackfest/20130319|March 19th, 2013]]''' from 1200 UTC - 2300 UTC |
= Why use a development release for daily use = ||<tablestyle="font-size: 0.9em; margin: 0.5em;" style="padding:0.5em;">{{attachment:IconsPage/champagne_ubuntu.png}}|| |
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| ==== Previous Hackfests ==== | This page details information for running the development release as a day to day system. Whilst we have a good range of test cases that will pick up any issues with the standard installation, there is nothing like using a development system on a daily basis as if it was you production machine. That said, please do be aware that it may break on you and keeping regular backups is essential! |
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| * '''[[QATeam/Hackfest/20121213|December 13th, 2012]]''' all day * '''[[QATeam/Hackfest/20130201|Feb 1st, 2013]]''' all day |
One example of such testing is a bug that affected kvm with the new kernel release [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1204005 | kvm host hangs]], which was only picked up because it was installed onto a development release and caused a system freeze. We cannot write test cases for every possible application that you may install, so this is a great way to find this sort of issue. |
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| == Location == [[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=ubuntu-quality|#ubuntu-quality on freenode]] |
= Updating a development release = |
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| == How can I participate? == * Click the date representing the hackfest of interest above and add yourself to hack on something * Show up on IRC during the scheduled time! * Even if your not writing tests, there's potential to help other test authors by validating, reviewing, cheerleading, providing feedback, etc * Review/Sponsor incoming test contributions |
Whilst for production releases, it is normal to use: |
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| == How can I prepare? == For more information on contributing each type of test, check out the wiki links below to prepare yourself for the hackfest. |
{{{ sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get upgrade }}} |
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| [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/QATeam/AutomatedTesting/Hackfest|Automated Tests]] | For development releases the command is slightly different: |
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| [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/QATeam/ManualTestingHackfest|Manual Tests]] | {{{ sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get dist-upgrade }}} |
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| == What types of tests are being targeted? == Test contributions of all types (automated and manual, etc) are targeted during the hackfests. See the applicable hackfest page linked above under schedule for the specifics. |
It is also important that you are aware of the system offering partial updates, this is covered at [[http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1594833 | common questions for testing]]. |
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| == What can I expect as part of the hackfest? == * A opportunity to learn and get help with contributing tests of all types to ubuntu * Plenty of hugs from dholbach, balloons by balloons, a discussion on Australian vs British vs American English with thomi, and pitti's and jibel's discourses in french and german |
= PPA usage = It is normal that you may be asked to test a new version of something. The developers often hold these in a PPA. [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu/Testing/PPA_Testing | PPA Testing]] has details on this. '''Be sure to only add a trusted ppa''', this will usually come via an email / announcement from the ubuntu-quality area. If you are ever in doubt, you '''must''' check. = What can I expect as part of being such a tester? = * A opportunity to learn lots and get help with testing. * Plenty of hugs from everyone on the quality team. |
Why use a development release for daily use
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This page details information for running the development release as a day to day system. Whilst we have a good range of test cases that will pick up any issues with the standard installation, there is nothing like using a development system on a daily basis as if it was you production machine. That said, please do be aware that it may break on you and keeping regular backups is essential!
One example of such testing is a bug that affected kvm with the new kernel release kvm host hangs, which was only picked up because it was installed onto a development release and caused a system freeze. We cannot write test cases for every possible application that you may install, so this is a great way to find this sort of issue.
Updating a development release
Whilst for production releases, it is normal to use:
sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get upgrade
For development releases the command is slightly different:
sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
It is also important that you are aware of the system offering partial updates, this is covered at common questions for testing.
PPA usage
It is normal that you may be asked to test a new version of something. The developers often hold these in a PPA. PPA Testing has details on this. Be sure to only add a trusted ppa, this will usually come via an email / announcement from the ubuntu-quality area. If you are ever in doubt, you must check.
What can I expect as part of being such a tester?
- A opportunity to learn lots and get help with testing.
- Plenty of hugs from everyone on the quality team.
- Seriously, a good time!
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