Contributing to Scala Standard Library (SLC - Standard Library Changes)

The Scala standard library is hosted in the scala/scala repository. Any changes that influence the standard library API should follow this process. If the changes are only internal, the process is the standard pull request one.

1. User creates a thread on contributors forum (SLC: prefix or Standard Library Changes:) to explain the addition and why it might be needed. If possible together with a link to WiP PR.
2. After some time allowed for discussion, the addition will be scheduled for the next Scala Core meeting by the Scala Core Coordinator.
3. Scala Core Coordinator should schedule it within one month unless there are any special circumstances such as ongoing discussions and/or implementation work.
4. User can contact the Coordinator to discuss next steps at any point.
5. If there were no objections on the Core Meeting, normal PR review workflow might continue. There should be at least two approvals from the standard library working group, which can involve people outside the compiler team.

Currently, the working group is mainly comprised of compiler team members. However, if anyone else is interested in participating, they can do so by contacting the Coordinator. Inclusion in the working group must be approved by the Scala Core team. Of course, anyone can participate in the PR review workflow by commenting on the PR.

Current Coordinator can be found on the Scala Core Team page.