Missing update, obsolete content
5nap5can opened this issue · 2 comments
ESPhome platform keys have changed a lot in one year. Also, nothing has happened with the reported errors for a year. Is this add-on expected to be updated?
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In open-source projects where maintainers are not paid, responses to questions like "ESPhome platform keys have changed a lot in one year. Also, nothing has happened with the reported errors for a year. Is this add-on expected to be updated?" can vary based on the project’s activity, the maintainers' time, and the nature of the request. Here are some common responses you might encounter:
Acknowledgment and Apology:
Maintainers often recognize the issue but might apologize for delays due to time constraints or other priorities. They may express intentions to update the project but might not provide a concrete timeline.
Example: "Thanks for raising this. Apologies for the lack of updates; things have been busy. I'll try to look into it, but can't make any promises on a timeline."
Request for Community Contribution:
If the maintainers are overloaded or the project isn't a top priority, they might invite the community to contribute fixes or updates.
Example: "I haven’t had the time to update this add-on recently. If anyone is willing to submit a PR with fixes for the platform key changes or other issues, it would be much appreciated."
Explanation of Project Status:
The maintainer may explain the project’s current status, like whether it’s in a maintenance-only mode or if they no longer actively work on it. In this case, they might suggest forking the project if someone else wants to continue development.
Example: "This project hasn't been actively maintained due to other commitments. It may remain in its current state unless someone from the community steps in."
No Response / Delayed Response:
In some cases, maintainers may not respond at all, especially if they’re no longer engaged with the project. This is more common with older or less active projects.
Example: Silence or a long delay before any acknowledgment.
Encouraging Patience:
Sometimes, maintainers will ask for patience, indicating that updates are planned, but they are working on other tasks or projects.
Example: "We're aware of the changes with the ESPhome platform. Please bear with us as we're working on updates, but progress has been slow."
In general, open-source maintainers are typically volunteers, so patience and offering to contribute can foster better interactions.
Now you've explained in more than one way why you haven't done anything with this add-on for a year. But you didn't answer my question. Expected update in the future?