Infrastructure User Manual

The OpenStack project uses a number of specialized tools and processes while developing software that is part of the project. This manual will help you learn how to use them as a developer working on the OpenStack project.

If you are not trying to contribute to OpenStack directly, but are instead a user or developer looking for API documentation, see OpenStack documentation.

Important

You can always check the status of the OpenStack CI infrastructure via:

• https://wiki.openstack.org/wiki/Infrastructure_Status
• @OpenStackInfra on Twitter.
• the topic in IRC

If you notice problems, report them via #openstack-infra on IRC or use the OpenStack-Infra mailing list.

• Developer’s Guide
  • Quick Reference
  • Getting Started
  • Development Workflow
  • Code Review
  • Merging
• Python Developer’s Guide
• Core Reviewer’s Guide
  • Maintaining the Core Group
  • +/-2 votes
  • Approval
  • Work In Progress
  • Re-approval
• Project Driver’s Guide
  • Feature Branches
  • Release Management
  • Gerrit IRC Notifications
  • Running Jobs with Zuul
  • Retiring a Project
  • Package Requirements
  • Unit Test Set up
• Project Creator’s Guide
  • Before You Start
  • Decide Status of your Project
  • Choosing a Good Name for Your Project
  • Set up Launchpad
  • Give OpenStack Permission to Publish Releases
  • Adding the Project to the CI System
  • Preparing a New Git Repository using cookiecutter
  • Verify That Gerrit and the Test Jobs are Working
  • Prepare an Initial Release
  • Allowing Other OpenStack Projects to Use Your Library
  • Setting up Gate Testing
  • Add Link to Your Developer Documentation
  • Enabling Translation Infrastructure
  • Project Renames
  • Review List for New Projects
• Learn the Gerrit Workflow in the Sandbox
• Test Environment
  • Unprivileged Single Use VMs
  • Static Privileged VMs
  • Known Differences to Watch Out For