Formula contribution path

[Gustavo Niemeyer]

> I would like to be aware of the community contribution path to submitting a
> formula. I am aware some of the launchpad folks are working on helping by
> customizing LP to ensemble needs. While I don't have much info on current
> status, my impression is that this is more of a longer term solution. On the
> short term (the 11.10 cycle) .. What about having a simple formula tree,
> perhaps structured like

We must have a working repository within the 11.10 development cycle.
We'll start with something simple, but we really cannot wait too long
before having something which enables us to use each others' formulas
more easily.

> With such empty placeholders that the community can branch, write formulas,
> propose for merging ..etc? I understand it's not perfect, but is it good
> enough for "now" ? Should that tree live outside lp:ensemble or outside ?
> Awaiting thoughts and comments ?

It sounds like a good idea for now, and this is pretty much what the
principia project that Clint bootstrapped does:

    https://launchpad.net/principia

Is that what you had in mind?

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