Re: package and testing rant (was Re: package.el, auto-installation, and auto-removal)

[Stefan Monnier]

> It should go:
>   build -> release -> install
> elpa.git and MELPA are promoting:
>   release -> (build) -> install
> I don't think it's bad that MELPA promotes that. That's their
> business. But I do think it matters that elpa.git works that way.

Can you detail which part of GNU ELPA's "(build)" you don't like and why?


        Stefan