diff --git a/markdown/org/blog/huey-hoodie-beta/en.md b/markdown/org/blog/huey-hoodie-beta/en.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..a890775bbfd --- /dev/null +++ b/markdown/org/blog/huey-hoodie-beta/en.md @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +--- +author: "joostdecock" +caption: "This purple Huey hoodie is the first of its kind. Now it's your turn" +date: "2017-10-21" +image: "https://cdn.sanity.io/images/hl5bw8cj/site-content/3be185a211486823b678af97710274804fe86dcf-2048x2048.jpg" +intro: "The Huey Hoodie is now available in beta. Which begs the question, what does it mean for a pattern to be in Beta?" +title: "The Huey Hoodie is now available in beta. Which begs the question, what does it mean for a pattern to be in Beta?" +--- + +Welcome to [Huey](/patterns/huey), the youngest member in our pattern family. +Huey is a zip-up hoodie with an (optional) front pouch. I've made one for myself -- the one in the picture above -- +and I have yet to take it off since. + +Meanwhile, I've been wondering why the hell I didn't design this pattern sooner. +It's just that nice to wear. + +## Available as of now, in beta + +The pattern is available [right here](/patterns/huey), right now, but it's in beta. + +To find out what that means -- and why I'm doing this -- just continue reading. +But if you're itching to make this, here's is what you need to know about beta status: + + - Beta patterns lack documentation + - Beta patterns are made by few people (so far) + +As time goes by and these issues are resolved, Huey will move from beta to core. + +## So why this beta business + +As I explained in [my round-up post of last month](/blog/roundup-2017-09/), pattern testing is a real bottleneck for me. + +A number of people came forward, offering to help out with testing (thank you very much for that) +which lead me to consider how this would work in practice. + +Like, I've got Huey to point of *it works for me* and I am somewhat confident that it will work for others too. +Stil, nothing replaces a real-world test so it would be nice if a couple of people could make it. + +Rather than given the opportunity to test Huey to a handful of people who came forward, I figured I might as well +open it up to everyone who feels so inclined. + +And to indicate that this pattern isn't as road-tested as the others, I'm keeping it in the beta namespace, where it actually is developed +and this will also show up on the pattern page. No changes required. + +## Release early, release often + +Going forward, I will release patterns as soon as I can, and work on completing the documentation while they remain in beta. + +I think it's a good way to go, and adheres to the *release early, release often* mantra of open source software. + +If you think that's a bad idea (or a very good idea), make sure to tell me about it in the comments below. +