I like it. If we can get a functioning implementation of the API in by Monday,
it goes in 2.0.x. Bob, please commit anything you have, as I'd like to help in
getting the API in there.
Don
Ted Husted wrote:
I would like to propose a versioning roadmap for Struts 2 and beyond.
* 2.0.x series == WebWork transitionary release
* 2.1.x series = "New API" release
* 3.x series = "Best of breed/Phase 2" release
The proposal extends the original Ti proposal by adding a 2.1 series
to accomodate the API changes suggested in the Rough Spots page.
The new API could be implemented in the 2.0.x series, if someone is
interested in doing the work, and the existing API supported in a
deprecated fashion. Then, the 2.1 series would be when we remove
support for the "old" API. Other changes that would break with the
WebWork 2.2 API could also be scheduled for the 2.1 series (such as
removing the WebWork compatibility switch).
But, if no one is interested in working on the new API now, it should
not be framed as an impediment to a stable Struts 2.0 release. We
should judge each distribution on terms of what we have done, not on
what we would like to do.
-Ted.
On 7/24/06, Hubert Rabago <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
On 7/24/06, Ted Husted <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> -1 on changing the versioning scheme.
>
> But, I would be open to something like
>
> * Struts 2.0 == "WebWork transtional release"
> * Struts 2.1 == "new API release"
> * Struts 3.x == "phase 2 - the best of breed release"
...with pointers on what to consider if users should upgrade or not,
and a clear explanation of what to expect in the near future. This
could address Tim's initial concern (which I think is valid):
"Users who don't keep completely up to date with the latest goings on
will see
this as the latest and greatest and start migrating to it, only to
have a very rude surprise when large changes occur in 2.1, or a 3.0
arrives months later."
Those three lines above, listing 2.0, 2.1 and 3.x, could be
communicated on the front page, on a simple table. This would be
similar to how Tomcat explains why they have three versions. Very
straightforward and easy to digest.
Hubert
> IMHO, all the users, including ourselves, are served best when we
> release early and release often.
>
> -Ted.
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