[Starlingx-discuss] Input Requested from the TSC regarding stx.9.0 release dates

[Khalil, Ghada]

Hello TSC members,
As per the minutes from the release meeting today [1], we need your input on the stx.9.0 release dates.

Specifically, the "Openstack Services upversion: Ussuri -> Antelope" has milestone dates beyond the release milestones.
 -- Feature Code Merged: Aug 22 / Feature Tested: Sep 15
Current stx.9.0 milestone dates:
-- Code Merged / Milestone-3: Aug 2  / Feature Test Complete: Aug 30

There are two options to deal with the above:
(1) Keep the current release dates and handle the feature as an exception
(2) Align the release dates to accommodate the openstack feature to move to Antelope given this is a key feature.

We are looking for your input on which option to proceed with.  On the call, several team members (myself, Ildiko, Thales - openstack prime) were in favor of option 2, but that will push the release from September 27 to October 18.

Looking forward to your response.

Regards,
Ghada

[1] https://lists.starlingx.io/pipermail/starlingx-discuss/2023-May/014129.html