[Nix-dev] [***SPAM***] Re: Improving the Developer Experience inthe Nix Community

[Michael Raskin]

>Also, 
>
>I value fast addition of new packages/new package versions above rarity
>of local breakages in the fastest-moving branch. I separately value not
>turning contributors away above avoidance of short glitches.
>
>I think that having a partially-incompatible previous version (unless 
>there is a security issue) and a few bleeding-edge snapshots in addition
>to the default release in the main package set is more often beneficial 
>than harmful.

One more point:

I value availability of old software that still can be built over timely
removal of obsolete Boost versions.