In trying to add features in to the current Chandler automation
system (CATS) we ran in to a lot of problems that are going to
permanently block certain feature development.
Instead of just trying to hack at CATS until it can do what we want I
have written a proposal for a complete overhaul of our automation
system in the form of a new framework I'm calling OAF (Open
Automation Framework).
The new design would fix all the current issues we have with CATS as
well as provide a modular architecture for future improvements and a
faster response to automation of new features in Chandler.
It also is _not_ Chandler specific, the framework is totally open and
modular and could be leveraged for automation of all other OSAF
products provided that the automation can be accomplished in python
(which in most cases it can).
I've written up the proposal here;
http://wiki.osafoundation.org/bin/view/Projects/OpenAutomationFramework
We are planning a meeting in Gotham next Thursday (16th) @ 3pm to got
over the design and anyone who is interested can attend. I have also
reserved the conference bridge so anyone remote can dial in.
Thanks,
-Mikeal
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