splitting issues

It seems as we're getting into some
complex issues, people are interested in offering partial resolutions to
make progress without closing the entire original issue.  I think
this is good.  However, how it brings up questions about how we should
handle the issues.  We've opened new related issues in some cases.
 This doesn't necessarily reflect the close tie between parts of an
issue.   In others we just left the issue open (or closed and reopened),
and had some resulting confusion about whehter there was work left to be
done.  I'd also like to make sure we have a sense of how many sub
issues are being split off.

 

I've been thinking about the ability
to identify parts of issues with letters/dot numbers - eg, issue 103 a
or  103.1 etc.  and asking those who provide a partial resolution
to also provide the sub issue descriptions when they propose the partial
solution.   

Peter, would this even be possible in
our list?     

If so, what does this subgroup think?
 We'll have our regular call next week and can discuss then, or let
us know by email.

Regards, Diane

IBM  Emerging Internet Software Standards



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