[Bf-committers] Deployment changes for Blender Manual and API docs - Friday, February 5th @17:00 CET

[James Monteath]

Hi,


The docs.blender.org site will be in maintenance on Friday, February 5th
@17:00 CET for 1 hour.

Changes should be completed by @18:00 CET.

Benefits for the Changes:

   -

   Simplify Manual docs build and delivery.
   -

      Version switching and freezing is no longer required as it will
      switch dev and latest paths when needed during delivery.
      -

      Will no longer require downtime.
      -

      Easier to add new locales for build as it is determined with data
      found in svn.
      -

      Can build and deliver from any configured svn branch.
      -

      Added support for epub format.
      -

   API docs no longer built and pushed by Blender developers.
   -

   New UATEST (User Acceptance Test) environment for both Manual and API
   docs.
   -

      Enables testing of pipeline changes.
      -

      Allows reviews with users without affecting the Production area.
      -

   Centralized *versions.json* file usable for both Manual and API docs
   version switching menu.
   -

   Deliver changes more frequently, on demand or in an automated
   incremental manner.
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   Pipeline integration with Sentry.io for error monitoring and
   notifications.


Another notice will be sent once changes have been completed.


Thanks,

James.


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James Monteath - james at blender.org - www.blender.org
Blender DevOps Engineer