I want to start a vote(s) to help clarify how we move forward. I want to
separate out some of the issues that have been raised into sparate votes.
1) Create two development streams*
One (in a branch with a 1.x-SNAPSHOT label) to support our OSOA code
base**
One (in trunk with a 2.x-SNAPSHOT label) to build support for the OASIS
versions of the SCA specs***
2) If we agree with 1 then decide how we go about developing the OASIS code
base? ****
* We should take this opportunity to take a step back and discuss what we
would like Tuscany to be going forward. Let's do this on a separate thread.
I recognize that there is an element of cart before the horse here but I'm
taking the liberty of proposing that future support for the OASIS level of
the SCA specifications (which we hope will become standards) is such an
obvious watershed that we should head in the OASIS direction and use it as
the catalyst that allows us to address any wider Tuscany strategy issues
(TBD).
** Our 1.x OSOA version to be maintained to support our 1.x users and be
extended where the need arises (hopefully by merging compatible changes from
the OASIS code base if possible). There is a danger here that we create
spearate 1.x and 2.x groups of developers which is not the intention.
*** Developing OASIS function does NOT necessarily imply that OASIS
compatibility will be developed at the expense of OSOA compatibility. The
two may be able to coexist.
**** A number of ideas have been raised, for example,
Start with what we have in trunk
Start from an empty trunk and build up from modules in trunk and from
the equinox branch.
I don't feel confident enough to formulate the vote for this part yet,
particularly w.r.t timing. Let's discuss this on a separate thread.
Comments are welcome. If no one suggests this is completely mad I'll start a
vote thread for point 1 tomorrow. I'd like us to agree to the way forward in
consumable chunks. I fear will will go round in circles otherwise. If
someone wants to start talking strategy then please go ahead otherwise I'll
start a thread shortly.
Simon
