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Expand Up @@ -29,12 +29,21 @@ associated changes to the Scala language or compiler.

## SIPs

SIPs are for changes to the Scala language and/or compiler and are subject to a
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. 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
the [scala-internals](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/scala-internals) mailing list
and voting/approval milestones. Please read
[Submitting a SIP](./sip-submission.html) and our [SIP tutorial](./sip-tutorial.html) for
more information.