Development/Beta Cycle

2. Put code on non-live test server

• If possible, use test.musicbrainz.org
• If not possible (ie, there are schema changes) use an mbsandbox

3. Does code need reviewing?

• Yes: Continue.
• No: Go to step 6.

4. Has code passed code review?

• Yes: Continue.
• No: Fix bugs. Go back to step 4.

5. Is next release < 7 days?

• Yes: Wait. Go back to step 5.
• No: Continue.

7. Is this a change that can go live immediately?

• Yes: Continue.
• No: Figure out how to handle schema changes and the like.

9. Are there any open tickets for beta.mb?

• Yes: Remove the broken branches from beta and reopen the ticket. Go back to step 3.
• No: Continue.

10. Is it time to release?

• Yes: Release!
• No: Go fix something else.