Inspired by Kubernetes enhancements, Gateway API provides a process for introducing new functionality or considerable changes to the project. The enhancement process will evolve over time as the project matures.
Enhancements provides the basis of a community roadmap. Enhancements may be filed by anyone, but require approval from a maintainer to accept the enhancement into the project.
- Create an Issue and select "Enhancement Request".
- Follow the instructions in the enhancement request template and submit the Issue.
- (depending on size of change) Start a draft Gateway Enhancement Proposal (GEP)
An enhancement is generally anything that:
- Introduces changes to an API.
- Needs significant effort to implement.
- Requires documentation to utilize.
- Impacts how a system is operated including addition or removal of significant capabilities.
It is unlikely to require an enhancement if it:
- Fixes a bug
- Adds more testing
- Code refactors
If you're unsure the proposed work requires an enhancement, file an issue and ask.
Create an enhancement once you have:
- Circulated your idea to see if there is interest.
- Identified community members who agree to work on and maintain the enhancement.
- Enhancements may take several releases to complete.
- A prototype in your own fork (optional)
As the project evolves, it's important that the community understands how the enhancement affects the project. Individually, it's hard to understand how all parts of the system interact, but as a community we can work together to build the right design and approach before getting too deep into an implementation.
Please comment on the enhancement issue to:
- Request a review or clarification on the process
- Update status of the enhancement effort
- Link to relevant issues in other repos