**Session Date/Time:** 22 Feb 2022 20:00

# [CELLAR](../wg/cellar.html)

## Summary

The CELLAR Working Group met with low attendance, lacking a quorum. Discussion focused on the status of the Matroska document and best practices for publishing new drafts. Key updates included a plan to publish version 9 of the Matroska specification and guidance on when to checkpoint document changes via new draft publications.

## Key Discussion Points

*   **Matroska Document Status:**
    *   Steve informed the WG that the main Matroska document is nearing completion for current to-do items.
    *   Two open issues have associated pull requests ready for merging; one other issue was deemed irrelevant.
    *   Progress is pending comments, particularly from an absent participant.
*   **Draft Publication Frequency:**
    *   Martin inquired about the appropriate frequency for publishing new drafts, especially given significant changes in his document.
    *   The Chair clarified that IETF Working Groups have flexibility in their operations. Frequent publication is less critical if WG members track changes directly on GitHub repositories.
    *   New draft publications serve to checkpoint significant changes and primarily keep non-GitHub-tracking mailing list subscribers updated.
    *   If the primary engagement is via GitHub, frequent publication solely for external visibility is less necessary.

## Decisions and Action Items

*   Steve plans to merge the ready pull requests for the Matroska document and publish version 9 within one to two weeks, assuming no further comments.
*   Following the publication of Matroska v9, Steve will initiate requests for reviews.
*   The Chair noted the monthly change in meeting URLs and will follow up internally regarding this process.

## Next Steps

*   Steve to proceed with publishing Matroska version 9 and soliciting reviews.
*   The next CELLAR WG meeting is scheduled for the fifth Tuesday due to IETF 113.