= Development/testing issues =

== [https://fedorahosted.org/beaker Beaker test framework] ==

Should we start configuring a dedicated testing framework for OpenVPN? This idea will be presented by ''mattock''.

 * '''Rationale'''
  * Would allow testing that OpenVPN works on a large number of predefined platforms and configurations
  * Replaces part of the manual testing effort by testing the external behavior of the application automatically
  * Would allow spotting bugs early

 * '''Limitations'''
  * Only tests for external behavior of the application
  * Does not replace human testing for those classes problems which are difficult/impossible to test programmatically.

== Continuous integration server ==

Should we build a continuous integration / automated release management server? This idea will be presented by ''mattock''.

 * '''Rationale'''
  * Would allow spotting build problems early on by building "allmerged" and reporting developers of build problems
  * Would reduce developer frustration
  * Would allow automated packaging of openvpn-testing for various platforms and publishing those on a web server
  * The above would translate to increased use of openvpn-testing, leading to earlier bug reports and would thus make the release process (new code -> acceptance to testing -> acceptance to stable -> release) faster
  * Could also allow centralized automated searching of code problems

 * '''Limitations'''
  * Does not replace human testing
  * Only tests the build process (and possibly code problems)

== Developer bounties ==
Should we have a bounty system for writing missing features? This idea will be presented by ''ecrist''.
 * Would allow users to prioritize feature additions through compensation.
 * Would help achieve greater interest of developers in users' requests and needs.
 * Bounty funds would be setup and maintained by a non-developer (ecrist?) and held.  This assures payment upon completion and assures feature is completed before bounty is paid.
 * Multiple users could fund a bounty for intensive feature additions which may warrant higher payouts.