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Not planned session
For almost a decade, there's been one constant: Drupal doesn't do roadmaps! Except, of course, when we do. This session will examine the successes and failures of roadmaps in Drupal's past, and make the case for core roadmaps that fit the way Drupal's community works.
Few things can liven up a room full of core developers like the word "Roadmap." Some say it would bring order to a chaotic development process, while others argue that a rigid plan would stifle Drupal's famously organic developer community. Fortunately, we don't have to speculate! While our community avoids official roadmaps, there are ample examples of long-term plans that have been used to make Drupal better.
This session will explore those successes, as well as a few notorious failures, and identify what sets them apart. We'll also take a look at important questions like: