[svn:parrot] r48083 - trunk/docs/project

[chromatic at svn.parrot.org]

Author: chromatic
Date: Tue Jul 13 22:48:29 2010
New Revision: 48083
URL: https://trac.parrot.org/parrot/changeset/48083

Log:
Explained experimental features more explicitly.

Modified:
   trunk/docs/project/support_policy.pod

Modified: trunk/docs/project/support_policy.pod
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--- trunk/docs/project/support_policy.pod	Tue Jul 13 22:48:26 2010	(r48082)
+++ trunk/docs/project/support_policy.pod	Tue Jul 13 22:48:29 2010	(r48083)
@@ -71,13 +71,19 @@
 next supported release. We sometimes delay removing deprecated features
 for various reasons, including dependencies by other parts of the core.
 
-The developer releases have more flexibility in feature removal, while
-still meeting the deprecation requirements for support releases. A
-feature that has a deprecation notification in the 2.0 release may be
-removed from any monthly developer release between 2.0 and the next
-supported release, though we're likely to stagger the removals. An
-experimental feature that was never included in a supported release may
-be removed before a supported release without a deprecation cycle.
+The developer releases have more flexibility in feature removal, while still
+meeting the deprecation requirements for support releases. A feature that has a
+deprecation notification in the 2.0 release may be removed from any monthly
+developer release between 2.0 and the next supported release, though we're
+likely to stagger the removals.
+
+=head2 Experimental Features
+
+From time to time, we may add features to get feedback on their utility and
+design.  Marking them as "Experimental" in F<DEPRECATED.pod> indicates that we
+may modify or remove them without official deprecation notices.  Use them at
+your own risk--and please provide feedback through official channels if you use
+them successfully or otherwise.
 
 =head2 Supported Older Versions