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The Plan That Dare Not Speak Its Name

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The Plan That Dare Not Speak Its Name

45 minutes (+15 minutes Q&A)

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Few things can liven up a room full of core developers like the word "Roadmap." Some say it would bring order to a chaotic development process, while others argue that a rigid plan would stifle Drupal's famously organic developer community. Fortunately, we don't have to speculate! While our community avoids official roadmaps, there are ample examples of long-term plans that have been used to make Drupal better.

This session will explore those successes, as well as a few notorious failures, and identify what sets them apart. We'll also take a look at important questions like:

  • What about our 'Battle plans' - aren't they roadmaps?
  • Can we balance bleeding-edge innovation with a long-term plan?
  • Does this mean I have to learn how to write SimpleTests?
  • Will a detailed 192-point roadmap ensure Drupal's success?
  • What would a great roadmap look like?
  • Most importantly, what would Bruce Lee do?

This session is aimed at Drupal developers with an interest in contributing to Drupal core; decision-makers and architects seeking a better understanding of how to shape Drupal's future.

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I want to learn from you.

18. May 2010 - 19:06

I want to learn from you.