== All about Flags ==
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* '''=== tracking-firefoxN''': firefoxXX ===A multi-state flag that currently has two values which show whether a bug is being investigated for possible resolution in the FirefoxN Firefox XX release. Bugs marked tracking-firefoxN Firefox XX are bugs that must be resolved one way or another before a particular release ships. [[Firefox/Drivers|Release drivers]] will track and shepherd the bug until it is determined the bug no longer impacts the release** '''''?''''' — This bug has been nominated to block FirefoxN** '''''-''''' (minus) — Drivers have determined this bug will not block FirefoxN** '''''+''''' (plus) — Drivershave determined this bug will block the FirefoxN release or may be tracked after the FirefoxN release.
Refer to [https://blog.mozilla.org/channels/2011/06/01/more{| class="wikitable"|+ tracking-detailsfirefoxXX|-about| ? || This bug has been nominated to block Firefox XX|-how| -to-use|| Drivers have determined this bug will not block Firefox XX|-| +|| Drivers have determined this bug will block the Firefox XX release or may be tracked after theFirefox XX release|-tracking-firefox-bugzilla-flag/ these guidelines] on setting the tracking flag|}
* '''Refer to [http://web.archive.org/web/20160417051846/https://blog.mozilla.org/channels/2011/06/01/more-details-about-how-to-use-the-tracking-firefox-bugzilla-flag/ these guidelines] on setting the tracking flag === status-firefoxN''': firefoxXX ===A multi-state flag that currently has seven values which represent represents the status of the bug with respect to the FirefoxNFirefox XX. {| class="wikitable"|+ status-firefoxXX|-** | --- || We don't know whether Firefox XX is affected|-| ? || We don't know whether Firefox XX is affected, but we want to find out|-| unaffected'' — || This bug does not affect FirefoxNFirefox XX|-** ''| affected'' — || This bug affects FirefoxNFirefox XX** '|-| fix-optional || This bug affects Firefox XX, we would take a fix but don't consider it as release blocking|-| fixed'' — || This bug is fixed in FirefoxNFirefox XX** ''wontfix'' — A fix for this bug will not be accepted in FirefoxN|-** ''| verified'' — || This bug is fixed and verified in FirefoxNFirefox XX** ''|-| checkin-pending || A patch for this bug was written and we are waiting for the code to be committed to the branch|-| disabled'' — || This feature is disabled in FirefoxNFirefox XX|-** ''| verified disabled'' — || Disabling the feature is verified in FirefoxNFirefox XX|-| wontfix || A fix for this bug will not be accepted in Firefox XX|-<div style="clear: right"></div>|}
* '''Approval Flags''': Set on the attachment of a bug
** All patches landing on ''mozilla-beta/release/esr'' branches must have these nominated by setting a ''''' ? ''''' flag. <br>Please make sure to fill in the populated list of questions '''[Approval Request Comment]''' that come up on the attachment. This helps Release Management understand the user impact & the risk/reward analysis before we grant or deny approval. If this form is left incomplete it will be sent back to you for completion.
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== The Process ==
1) If you think a bug needs to be addressed in a release:
* Set the '''tracking-firefoxNFirefox XX: ?''' nomination on a bug for with helpful justification and keeping these [https://blog.mozilla.org/channels/2011/06/01/more-details-about-how-to-use-the-tracking-firefox-bugzilla-flag/ guidelines] in mind
* Mark the corresponding status flag as affected if the patch is still being worked on
* Once the patch is ready set the approval flag appropriately depending on which branches are affected
2) Members of Release Management go through all the bugs nominated for tracking and if in agreement that this bug needs to be investigated in that release we will go ahead and set '''tracking-firefoxNFirefox XX: +'''. Once we track a bug for a particular release we will make sure to follow-up on the progress or help with any road blockers till you have a patch nominated for approval.
'''Note:''' Bugs denied for ''tracking-firefoxNFirefox XX'' are still important. It merely means based on the information we have now,we do not feel the bug would prevent us from shipping a release. If new information comes to light, you need help getting more data before you can make the case for us to track, or you disagree with our assessment feel free to renominate again with additional justification.
3) Once you nominated a patch with '''approval-mozilla-beta/release: ?''' we will evaluate the information given in the attachment request we may either approve/deny/request more information. Once you get an approval , i.e '''approval-mozilla-beta/release: +''', please go ahead with landing on the corresponding branch and mark '''status-firefoxNFirefox XX''' flag to ''fixed'', making sure [https://treeherder.mozilla.org/ Treeherder] is green.
