A GTK+ roadmap update

From: Matthias Clasen <matthias clasen gmail com>

To: gtk-devel-list <gtk-devel-list gnome org>, desktop-devel-list <desktop-devel-list gnome org>

Subject: A GTK+ roadmap update

Date: Tue, 6 May 2014 08:52:02 -0400

Its been on my todo list for a while to write an update for the GTK+ roadmap. While I couldn't make it to the Developer experience hackfest in Berlin myself, the GTK+ team was present there and had a pretty extensive roadmap discussion. Thankfully, they took great notes [1]. I encourage everybody who is interested in what is planned for the next year of GTK+ development to read them, they pretty much cover it all. I have now transcribed them into the more task-oriented form of our main roadmap page [2]. The big themes on the agenda are 1. Closing gaps for modern applications (widgets missing for GNOME HIG compliant or Elementary apps) 2. Improving our cross-platform story 3. Touch support 4. Scene graph 5. Better developer documentation 6. Closer ties with glade 7. Cleanups, preparation for 4.0 For 3.14, we're aiming to achieve the following: - Merge the gesture branch - Add a gtkparasite-lookalike debugging module - Make Adwaita the default theme There are many more details in the notes and on the roadmap page, including areas where your help could make a difference. So check it out! Matthias [1] https://wiki.gnome.org/Hackfests/DeveloperExperience2014/GtkRoadmap [2] https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/GTK%2B/Roadmap