2. Housekeeping
Using “DefCore” to make search easier
Named cycles:
last was “spider”
this is “elephant”
Very active committee with >10 meetings since
inception including 2 face-to-face.
3. Aggressive Schedule
Havana Tests for Atlanta Summit
considered “provisional” set for review
Preliminary lists of tests due by 3/1!
Future Cycle Efforts:
Ice House Tests +90
Juno Tests for Paris Summit
4. Major Work Item: Test Selection
Test Selection Criteria Subcommittee
● Quantitative score to identify must-pass tests
○ preliminary scoring using 13 criteria
○ will be weighted, but weights are TBD
○ this a the substantial amount of effort
● >1000 tests!
● Need to classify into “capabilities”
note: criteria are to pick must-pass tests only, tests are binary once selected
5. Major Work Item: Data Collection
RefStack Data Collection
● Use Cases document defined
○ focus change from running probes to self-service
○ enable community to run tests & uploads
○ website design to focus on comparisons
● Tempest in Container (“T-CUP”)
● RefStack Website & Upload Target
● May be able collect user committee data
6. Bylaws Changes Postposed
● Formed Subcommittee: Eileen is leading
● Will be major topic for next cycle
○ Require community vote, so align with election
○ Generally agreed that we do need changes
● Looking for ways to clarify by-laws
● Prevent Future Lock-in on “Core” in by-laws
○ Suggestion to engage TC as proxy for community
7. Programs vs. Projects
● Not expected work, but considered essential
● Need to clarify “Program vs. Projects”
○ Required to help resolve “promoting projects to core”
requests from TC
○ Helps address use of Trademark by projects
● Driving to joint TC/Board discussion
● Likely will require Board resolution
8. Work Remaining, Help Needed
● Piston, Dell, IBM & Huewai contributing
● Need work on T-CUP and RefStack site
● Need help classifying must-pass tests
○ this will likely take several passes
○ weighting efforts will be iterative
● Discussing/Promoting the results in March
