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Mastodon introduces new two-tiered code approval system

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Mastodon is introducing a new two-tiered approval system for its code review process. The system distinguishes between 'ratify' actions, which set the rules, and 'approve-change' actions, which verify pull requests against those rules. Agents will not be able to 'ratify' but can approve changes within designated areas assigned by a human, with both rules being applied retroactively. AI

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Mastodon introduces new two-tiered code approval system

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · smeldr ·

    Two rights now instead of one "approve". Ratify sets the rules. Approve-change checks a pull request against them. An agent never ratifies, and it can approve c

    Two rights now instead of one "approve". Ratify sets the rules. Approve-change checks a pull request against them. An agent never ratifies, and it can approve changes only inside one Area that a person gave it. Both rules are checked twice, including for grants made before the ru…

    LINKS smeldr.dev/…/two-kinds-of-approval

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