Contribution State Machine
The picture below illustrates the various states that constitute the life cycle of a contribution.
Under construction: still need describe all states, transitions, and flags...
States
- RESERVED
- The contribution details have been entered in the system, the file has not yet been uploaded.
Next logical step is to "Upload/Make Available" the contribution file. It is also possible to withdraw (cancel) the contribution at this stage.
Is is not possible to REVISE a contribution from the RESERVED state, since the proposal has not yet been made available.
- AVAILABLE
- The contribution file is physically present on the server
- REJECTED
- The group has rejected the contribution AS A WHOLE, and does not plan to discuss it any further. It is hence not possible to revise a rejected contribution.
- ACCEPTED
- The group has accepted the contribution AS IT IS, there is not need to improve/update it, it is ready for potential implementation. It is hence not possible to revise an accepted contribution.
- NOTED
- REVISED
- WITHDRAWN
note: ACCEPTED and REJECTED states are only applicable to contributions "For Decision"=== Flags ===