[haskell-platform] #43: Should we allow compatible API additions to a library in a minor release of the platform?

[haskell-platform]

#43: Should we allow compatible API additions to a library in a minor release of
the platform?
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 Reporter:  dons    |        Owner:  dcoutts   
     Type:  task    |       Status:  closed    
 Priority:  major   |    Milestone:  2009.2.0.1
Component:  Policy  |   Resolution:  fixed     
 Keywords:          |  
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Changes (by dons):

  * status:  new => closed
  * resolution:  => fixed

Comment:

 Resolved: NO. API additions not allowed in minor revisions (indiciated by
 4 significant digits in the version). The platform follows the PVP.

 Policy stated:
 http://www.haskell.org/pipermail/libraries/2009-May/011749.html

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