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- | + | If you are eager to help the Maemo community, there are numerous ways to help. One pretty easy way is to help in application testing. '''BUT READ THIS DISCLAIMER FIRST:''' [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=32676 Seriously: don't send users out of Extras without a big warning]. A great summary of the different levels of stability (as determined by repository) is in [http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=431432&postcount=5 this post]. | |
- | + | This article is a beginner-friendly introduction to the [[Extras-testing]] repository and testing process. | |
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== Step by step instructions == | == Step by step instructions == | ||
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===Finding Things and Getting Started=== | ===Finding Things and Getting Started=== | ||
- | Ultimately, as you | + | Ultimately, as you are more comfortable with maemo, you're going to want to refer to the [[Extras-testing]] wiki page. This page has some specific guides for those who may be overwhelmed by the extras-testing page. |
===Finding an App to Test=== | ===Finding an App to Test=== | ||
- | The applications waiting for testing are listed [http://maemo.org/packages/repository/qa/fremantle_extras-testing/ | + | The applications waiting for testing are listed [http://maemo.org/packages/repository/qa/fremantle_extras-testing/ here] by age (the oldest is first). When picking an app to test, note that those that already have 10 or more karma are "done". Don't waste your time on those. Ditto if the package has < -5 karma: such an app obviously needs to be fixed and re-released. |
Pick an app to test. Maybe you have a particular interest in seeing one make it to [[Extras]]; maybe you just want to help and start at the top (oldest). Click on the link to open the package version page. Make sure you are testing the right version of the app: there may be an earlier version already in extras (which you might have already installed). In fact, there may even be a third version in extras-devel, but that won't show up unless you enable that repository. | Pick an app to test. Maybe you have a particular interest in seeing one make it to [[Extras]]; maybe you just want to help and start at the top (oldest). Click on the link to open the package version page. Make sure you are testing the right version of the app: there may be an earlier version already in extras (which you might have already installed). In fact, there may even be a third version in extras-devel, but that won't show up unless you enable that repository. | ||
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===Adding the Extras-testing Repository=== | ===Adding the Extras-testing Repository=== | ||
- | On your | + | On your N900 device, go into App Manager, top menu, "Repositories" |
[[Image:add_repository.png]] | [[Image:add_repository.png]] | ||
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| Distribution: fremantle | | Distribution: fremantle | ||
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- | | Sections: free | + | | Sections: free non-free |
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| Enabled: YES | | Enabled: YES | ||
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'''Note: Each new version of the package has to be voted up separately!''' | '''Note: Each new version of the package has to be voted up separately!''' | ||
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df -h | df -h | ||
if you want. The '-h' gives you the numbers in "human-readable" numbers like MB instead of bytes/blocks/kb. | if you want. The '-h' gives you the numbers in "human-readable" numbers like MB instead of bytes/blocks/kb. | ||
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One of the other tests is that the package uninstalls cleanly. A (partial) way to check this is to uninstall it and see if the df returns to what it was before you installed. | One of the other tests is that the package uninstalls cleanly. A (partial) way to check this is to uninstall it and see if the df returns to what it was before you installed. | ||
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=== Voting === | === Voting === | ||
- | Refer to [[ | + | Refer to [[QA_Checklist]] to see the other criteria for a successful test. When you have evaluated the application, be sure to report your findings by voting on the package version page you opened in your browser. You may need to request a garage account first. Also leave a comment if you have anything to report besides success. Comments take a while to process, so assume it has been added or you may find yourself double-commenting. |
sources: | sources: | ||
- | + | http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=349477&postcount=63 | |
- | + | http://danielwilms.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/extras-testing-step-by-step/ | |
- | + | http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=431878&postcount=24 | |
[[Category:Development]] | [[Category:Development]] | ||
[[Category:Power users]] | [[Category:Power users]] | ||
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