Hi all guys, since it seems there are no objections, I would proceeding on creating the sandbox. How should it be called? Digester3? how does it sounds DigesterNG? :) Just let me know, have a nice day! Simo
http://people.apache.org/~simonetripodi/ http://www.99soft.org/ On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 6:01 PM, Simone Tripodi <simonetrip...@apache.org> wrote: > Thanks a lot guys, > I really appreciate your support, help/suggestions come always in a > kind and friendly way :) > Have a nice day, > Simo > > http://people.apache.org/~simonetripodi/ > http://www.99soft.org/ > > > > On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 5:52 PM, Rahul Akolkar <rahul.akol...@gmail.com> > wrote: >> On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 11:38 AM, Simone Tripodi >> <simonetrip...@apache.org> wrote: >>> Hi Matt!!! >>> I always appreciate a feedback from you! I just implemented a spike on >>> my local workspace so I still don't have idea if the API beakage will >>> be so deep, I'll wait for more feedbacks before creating the sandbox, >>> to see if there are objections. BTW thanks a lot for your thoughts and >>> contribution! >> <snip/> >> >> As I said elsethread, no objections at all for a sandbox spike (how >> could there be any :-). >> >> -Rahul >> >> >>> Moreover you too indirectly inspired me to start this work, when you >>> started implementing the new proxy features, with the static type safe >>> DSL :P >>> Have a nice day, all the best, >>> Simo :) >>> >>> http://people.apache.org/~simonetripodi/ >>> http://www.99soft.org/ >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 5:10 PM, Matt Benson <gudnabr...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> Speaking as a non-user of Digester, it would seem that as long as a new >>>> version can process the same XML configs, and retains the ability to plug >>>> in/adapt extensions written against v2, breakage of other APIs (which >>>> should be minimal in such a library) isn't terribly important. Again, >>>> this is spoken from a position of ignorance, so feel free to tell me how >>>> and why I'm wrong. >>>> >>>> $0.02, >>>> Matt >>>> >>>> On Jan 24, 2011, at 4:01 AM, Simone Tripodi wrote: >>>> >>>>> That's very good Rahul, >>>>> being yourself also a Digester users, it should be easier for me >>>>> having you to give a guideline :) >>>>> Have a nice day! >>>>> Simo >>>>> >>>>> http://people.apache.org/~simonetripodi/ >>>>> http://www.99soft.org/ >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 4:08 AM, Rahul Akolkar <rahul.akol...@gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>>> On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 9:47 PM, Simone Tripodi >>>>>> <simonetrip...@apache.org> wrote: >>>>>>> Hi Rahul! :) >>>>>>> good point, I think that this is yet another good reason to work on >>>>>>> sandbox before, I'll try to stay close as much as possible to the >>>>>>> current Digester concept, my idea/purpose/intensions are providing a >>>>>>> new Digester and not replacing it. >>>>>> <snip/> >>>>>> >>>>>> Great, lets put ourselves in the shoes of existing digester users >>>>>> (indeed, I am one). >>>>>> >>>>>> If that doesn't sound like fun, the rewrite can always be proposed as >>>>>> a new component :-) >>>>>> >>>>>> -Rahul >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> Of course, suggestions/participation/feedbacks/guidelines are always >>>>>>> accepted, many thanks in advance!!! >>>>>>> Simo >>>>>>> >>>>>>> http://people.apache.org/~simonetripodi/ >>>>>>> http://www.99soft.org/ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 3:25 AM, Rahul Akolkar >>>>>>> <rahul.akol...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 9:11 PM, Simone Tripodi >>>>>>>> <simonetrip...@apache.org> wrote: >>>>>>>>> Hi Rahul!!! :) >>>>>>>>> thanks for your feedbacks!!! this time I would like to experiment in >>>>>>>>> the sandbox an almost complete rewrite of Digester, simplifying the >>>>>>>>> actual design centralizing the configuration - and loosing >>>>>>>>> retro-compatibility. Moreover I would like doing a strong code >>>>>>>>> polishing, removing deprecated APIs at first stage. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> <snip/> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> If we're losing compatibility in the core component APIs due to a >>>>>>>> major rewrite, it may be better as a new component rather than the >>>>>>>> next major release. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -Rahul >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> The idea can, of course, be ported also on the current Digester >>>>>>>>> implementation, so once the sandbox will be completed we could apply >>>>>>>>> the new feature also on 2.X and at the same time think about a >>>>>>>>> possible 3.X. >>>>>>>>> WDYT? >>>>>>>>> Have a nice day, all the best, >>>>>>>>> Simo >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> http://people.apache.org/~simonetripodi/ >>>>>>>>> http://www.99soft.org/ >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 11:08 PM, Rahul Akolkar >>>>>>>>> <rahul.akol...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 1:23 PM, Simone Tripodi >>>>>>>>>> <simonetrip...@apache.org> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> Hi all guys, >>>>>>>>>>> I would like to propose a new sandbox to experiment a fresh, >>>>>>>>>>> different, new set of Digester APIs that strongly uses a DSL for >>>>>>>>>>> rules >>>>>>>>>>> configuration. >>>>>>>>>>> As described in the original proposal[1], the idea comes from a >>>>>>>>>>> James >>>>>>>>>>> Carman's comment on an old Digester issue, so his >>>>>>>>>>> help/guidance/mentoring would be more than appreciated. >>>>>>>>>>> Please cast your vote, if there are no objections I would like to >>>>>>>>>>> start this work in the sandbox and try to promote as TLP with your >>>>>>>>>>> help/mentoring/involvement. >>>>>>>>>> <snip/> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> This would be in addition to the existing digester APIs? I think we >>>>>>>>>> want to be compatible so don't know if it makes sense to >>>>>>>>>> remove/change >>>>>>>>>> existing APIs. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> The sandbox is always open for experimentation, no objections there. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> -Rahul >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I really hope this could be point of your interest that makes you >>>>>>>>>>> curious enough to participate! >>>>>>>>>>> Have a nice day, all the best, >>>>>>>>>>> Simo >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> [1] http://markmail.org/message/5ry2lmfkpxkrqwh6 >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> http://people.apache.org/~simonetripodi/ >>>>>>>>>>> http://www.99soft.org/ >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >> >> --------------------------------------------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe, e-mail: dev-unsubscr...@commons.apache.org >> For additional commands, e-mail: dev-h...@commons.apache.org >> >> > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: dev-unsubscr...@commons.apache.org For additional commands, e-mail: dev-h...@commons.apache.org
