On Fri, Jul 12, 2024 at 1:55 AM Jochen Theodorou <blackd...@gmx.org> wrote: > > for me discussion points would be: > * Groovy version for Grails Grails 7 would use Groovy 4
> * release cycle aligned with Groovy or not Not > * shared mailing lists If a subproject, probably yes, if eventually a top-level project, no. > * ... > > On 11.07.24 07:09, Paul King wrote: > > Hi folks, > > > > The Grails project is wanting to enter the ASF. They have two paths. > > They can enter in the normal way via the Incubator. Alternatively, the > > Groovy project can sponsor their incubation. > > > > If you do/don't support the Grails project joining the ASF, let us > > know. If you favor either of the two paths, let us know. > > > > Personally, I am in favor of them joining and believe having the > > Groovy project sponsor their incubation makes a lot of sense. > > > > In terms of process, the Incubator has a standard template they use > > for project proposals. I have proposed to the Grails project that they > > fill out that template regardless of which path they take. [Shout if > > you want to help with that goal.] > > > > Once the project proposal is ready, there is typically a [DISCUSS] > > thread for initial discussions and perhaps revisions to the proposal, > > then a [VOTE] thread. Those threads would appear on the Incubator or > > Groovy mailing lists, and would be voted on by the Incubator PMC or > > the Groovy PMC depending on which path was taken. Regardless of which > > path, I think the goal is for Grails to become its own top-level > > project (and it would in due course get its own PMC). A less likely > > but possible other outcome is that Grails becomes a subproject of > > Groovy (and we'd share a PMC). > > > > This email is mostly just a heads-up and a chance for folks to give > > preliminary feedback or become involved. I expect more discussions > > when the [DISCUSS] thread is sent. > > > > Cheers, Paul. >
