How components are developed Suggest the idea on the components list Collect feedback and wait until the idea is approved Write requirements and design document Announce those docs and ask for comments on the components list Repeat step 3 to 4 until everybody is happy Implement class stubs including API docs For each method do step 8 and 9 Write testcase for method Write code for method and run test case In case API needs to be changed, discuss that on the list and repeat step 6 to 9 Make the class documentation more extensive and add some class level examples Write a tutorial Ask for review again