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diff --git a/MAINTAIN.md b/MAINTAIN.md index f3fe873a84..3e31fde118 100644 --- a/MAINTAIN.md +++ b/MAINTAIN.md @@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ remove existing features, or refactor parts of the code that would change user's workflow. In these cases, a deprecation policy is needed to properly inform users of the change. -In general, when a feature is slated to be removed it should: +When a (non-experimental) feature is slated to be removed it should: 1. Be _soft_ deprecated in the _next_ release - Use of the deprecated feature will still work. @@ -106,6 +106,10 @@ Feature removals which may benefit from community input or further discussion should also have a tracking issue (which should be linked to in the release notes). +Exceptions to this policy may be made (for experimental subsystems or when +there is broad consensus among maintainers). The rationale for the exception +should be stated explicitly and publicly. + Third-party dependencies ------------------------ |