mozilla / mozilla/bugbot

Increase timespan to nag about r+ unlanded patches for test-only patches (on security bugs?)

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Description

As per summary. Especially for security bugs, tests often can't land until the fix has been in release for a while, so the nags are annoying and pointless.

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Research direction

Start by locating the reminder logic for r+ unlanded patches and how it identifies test-only patches or security bugs. Check the current nag interval and its tests, then verify that security-related test-only patches are not nagged until the intended longer period has elapsed.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
release, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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