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Patch vs Plugin

Added by Jai prakash over 11 years ago

Noob Question : What is the difference between a patch and a plugin .

I am looking to do some customization on my redmine instances . How can i decide if i have to make available these modifications as a plugin or a patch?


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RE: Patch vs Plugin - Added by Jan Niggemann (redmine.org team member) over 11 years ago

Used the search function? Googled a bit?
12 posts below this one you'll find the exact same question (and the answer)...

RE: Patch vs Plugin - Added by Mischa The Evil over 11 years ago

Jan Niggemann wrote:

12 posts below this one you'll find the exact same question (and the answer)...

That post is about "patch vs defect" while this one is about "patch vs plugin".

Jan Niggemann wrote:

Used the search function? Googled a bit?

I agree here. Despite that, if some modification can be done using plugin it is the preferred way to do it. This prevents troublesome upgrades of patched Redmine instances.

RE: Patch vs Plugin - Added by Jai prakash over 11 years ago

Used the search function? Googled a bit?
12 posts below this one you'll find the exact same question (and the answer)...

I did . However I needed a more redmine specific ans. That's why I posted the question here.


I agree here. Despite that, if some modification can be done using plugin it is the preferred way to do it. This prevents troublesome upgrades of patched Redmine instances.

Ok . Thanks for the clarification . I was asking to know if there is some rule or mandate regarding this. Something like "if modifications involves "this" and "this" changes then make a plugin otherwise make a patch " .

RE: Patch vs Plugin - Added by Jan Niggemann (redmine.org team member) over 11 years ago

Mischa The Evil wrote:

Jan Niggemann wrote:

12 posts below this one you'll find the exact same question (and the answer)...

That post is about "patch vs defect" while this one is about "patch vs plugin".

I need to check more carefully before posting. Sorry.

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