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* doc/contributing.texi (Commit Access): Introduce a new rule of thumb to
determine if a contributor should be considered to become a committer.
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@ -1416,9 +1416,14 @@ what your usertag means.
@cindex commit access, for developers
Everyone can contribute to Guix without having commit access
(@pxref{Submitting Patches}). However, for frequent contributors,
having write access to the repository can be convenient. Commit access
should not be thought of as a ``badge of honor'' but rather as a
responsibility a contributor is willing to take to help the project.
having write access to the repository can be convenient. As a rule of
thumb, a contributor should have accumulated fifty (50) reviewed commits
to be considered as a committer and have sustained their activity in the
project for at least 6 months. This ensures enough interactions with
the contributor, which is essential for mentoring and assessing whether
they are ready to become a committer. Commit access should not be
thought of as a ``badge of honor'' but rather as a responsibility a
contributor is willing to take to help the project.
The following sections explain how to get commit access, how to be ready
to push commits, and the policies and community expectations for commits