Because Launchpad is heavily used and critical for QA activities in Ubuntu it is important that Ubuntu QA is well represented to the Launchpad development and management teams.
Liaison: one that establishes and maintains communication for mutual understanding and cooperation
The liaison's duties:
- Provide Launchpad developers with prioritized bugs/specs relevant to Ubuntu QA
- Provide Ubuntu QA with information on Launchpad changes and progress
- Drive discussion around needed Launchpad changes or possible bug fixes
- Advocate on behalf of Ubuntu QA to Launchpad developers and management
- Do the all of the above in as transparent and collaborative of a way as possible
Some useful liaison activities:
- Solicit Launchpad feedback on a specific change or Launchpad feature
- Solicit individual priority bugs affecting QA
- Consult Launchpad developers for possible future directions