id	summary	reporter	owner	description	type	status	priority	milestone	component	version	resolution	keywords	cc
941	VERY IMPORTANT: Consolidation and refactoring of ROMS repositories to GitHub	arango		"We started the process of consolidating our **ROMS** repositories. We have too many research **git** and **svn** repositories. In a few days, we will host the git repository on **GitHub** and will have several branches when cloning **ROMS** source code:

- **`master`**: Tagged versions and latest stable release version of **ROMS**
- **`develop`**: Main developing branch of **ROMS**. Not recommended for public consumption but passes the internal tests. It is recommended for **ROMS** superusers and beta testers.
- **`feature branches`**: Research and new development branches recommended to superusers and beta testers:
  -   **`feature/kernels`**: Major update to **ROMS** numerical kernels (**omega.F** and **step2d.F**)
  -  **`feature/seaice`**: Native ROMS sea-ice model refactoring and development
  - **`feature/wec`**: Wave Effects on Currents algorithms adopted from **COAWST**

I suggest waiting until we are done with the refactoring and the regular and novice user to focus on either the **master** or **develop** branches. The restructuring facilitates the maintenance of **ROMS** source code, the development of new algorithms, and updating of the **COAWST** system.

We still recommend users to interact via https://www.myroms.org/forum for discussions and problems. There is plenty of information at https://www.myroms.org/wiki"	upgrade	closed	major	Release ROMS/TOMS 4.2	Nonlinear	4.2	Done