From b9ff2874dd575e38e09369ad4111d448c653e605 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jorge Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 15:58:11 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Update index with new SIP description --- sips/index.md | 13 ++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/sips/index.md b/sips/index.md index fb08decb4f..ea0611f491 100644 --- a/sips/index.md +++ b/sips/index.md @@ -29,6 +29,18 @@ associated changes to the Scala language or compiler. ## SIPs +A **SIP** (_Scala Improvement Process_) is a process for submitting changes to +the Scala language. Its main motivation is to become the primary mechanism to +propose, discuss and implement language changes. In this process, all changes to +the language go through design documents, called Scala Improvement Proposals +(SIPs), which are openly discussed by a committee and only upon reaching a +consensus are accepted to be merged into the Scala compiler. + +The aim of the Scala Improvement Process is to apply the openness and +collaboration that have shaped Scala's documentation and implementation to the +process of evolving the language. This document captures our guidelines, +commitments and expectations regarding this process. + SIPs are for changes to the Scala language and/or compiler and are subject to a [rigorous review process](./sip-submission.html) and are usually accompanied by changes to the [Scala language specification](http://www.scala-lang.org/files/archive/spec/2.11/), @@ -37,4 +49,3 @@ the [scala-internals](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/scala-internals) m and voting/approval milestones. Please read [Submitting a SIP](./sip-submission.html) and our [SIP tutorial](./sip-tutorial.html) for more information. - From 6543d8d745fbd1a87b6bd98a7b2f83208e236322 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jorge Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 15:59:58 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Update description --- sips/index.md | 6 ++---- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/sips/index.md b/sips/index.md index ea0611f491..2130392767 100644 --- a/sips/index.md +++ b/sips/index.md @@ -38,10 +38,8 @@ consensus are accepted to be merged into the Scala compiler. The aim of the Scala Improvement Process is to apply the openness and collaboration that have shaped Scala's documentation and implementation to the -process of evolving the language. This document captures our guidelines, -commitments and expectations regarding this process. - -SIPs are for changes to the Scala language and/or compiler and are subject to a +process of evolving the language. SIPs are for changes to the Scala +language and/or compiler and are subject to a [rigorous review process](./sip-submission.html) and are usually accompanied by changes to the [Scala language specification](http://www.scala-lang.org/files/archive/spec/2.11/), lots of review and discussion on