Here is the task for reference
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-13456

Thanks & Regards
--
Deepak Dixit
ofbiz.apache.org


On Mon, Jul 6, 2026 at 3:08 PM Deepak Dixit <[email protected]> wrote:

> Hi Nicolas,
>
> I would like to target this for the *26.11* release. We’ll have several
> months before the November release to thoroughly test the application
> separation work and ensure the release is stable.
>
> I believe this gives us sufficient time to identify and address any issues
> before the release is finalized.
>
> Thanks & Regards
> --
> Deepak Dixit
> ofbiz.apache.org
>
>
> On Mon, Jul 6, 2026 at 1:54 PM Nicolas Malin via dev <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>> Hello Deepak,
>>
>> Thanks for all your efforts on this way, I suggest to realize the git
>> separation after the release 26.11 creation.
>>
>> I imagine that you already had in mind anyway, but just want to make sure
>> :)
>>
>> Nicolas
>>
>> Le 01/07/2026 à 09:53, Deepak Dixit a écrit :
>> > Hi all,
>> >
>> > As a follow-up to the recent discussion on separating the applications
>> from
>> > the framework, I’d like to propose creating a new Git repository named
>> > *ofbiz-applications*.
>> >
>> > Discussion thread:
>> > https://lists.apache.org/thread/8rvtlfyo3hqg1kgmmo9t9tybw5vjfqt9
>> >
>> > Over the past several weeks, we’ve completed the dependency cleanup work
>> > tracked under *OFBIZ-13305*. The framework no longer has runtime
>> > dependencies on the applications, and the remaining references have
>> either
>> > been removed or migrated into the framework where appropriate.
>> >
>> > The goals of creating a separate repository are to:
>> >
>> >     - Decouple the applications from the framework.
>> >     - Allow the framework and applications to evolve independently.
>> >     - Simplify the framework repository and make it easier to use as a
>> >     standalone foundation.
>> >     - Make framework upgrades significantly easier for adopters.
>> >
>> > Today, one of the biggest challenges when upgrading OFBiz is merging
>> > changes in the application layer, where business logic often conflicts
>> with
>> > custom implementations.
>> >
>> > As a result, many adopters postpone framework upgrades, making it more
>> > difficult to benefit from the latest framework improvements, bug fixes,
>> > performance enhancements, and, most importantly, security fixes.
>> >
>> > By separating the applications from the framework, adopters will be
>> able to
>> > upgrade the framework independently while keeping their customized
>> > application code unchanged. This will significantly reduce merge
>> conflicts,
>> > simplify framework upgrades, and encourage users to stay current with
>> the
>> > latest framework releases, including *critical security* updates.
>> >
>> > If any additional dependencies are discovered after the split, we can
>> > address them through follow-up JIRA issues without blocking the
>> repository
>> > separation.
>> >
>> > Unless there are any objections, I’d like to proceed with creating the
>> new
>> > *ofbiz-applications* Git repository and then begin migrating the
>> > application modules from the ofbiz-framework repository.
>> >
>> > Please share your feedback or concerns.
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> > --
>> > Deepak Dixit
>> > ofbiz.apache.org
>> >
>>
>>

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