Re: Feature idea: show upstream release dates on packages

[David Wright <deblis@lionunicorn.co.uk>]

On Thu 03 Jul 2025 at 10:13:08 (+0200), Borden wrote:
> I think the usefulness of this feature is self-evident, especially
> when deciding which package from several options to install. [ … ]
> If two packages, superficially, do the same thing, I'll probably
> want the newer package. Alternatively, if I'm trying to stick to
> the most heavily tested software, I'll probably want an older package.

> Aside from the "If you want it so much, you implement it and
> submit a PR," objections, what do people think of this?

I skimmed my list of packages that I add to new installations,
and I couldn't see any where upstream release date would be my
criterion for choosing one over another, rather than functionality,
suitable interface, length of my previous experience, etc.

Cheers,
David.