> On 28 Feb 2019, at 01:04, David Blevins <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> On Feb 27, 2019, at 12:47 PM, j4fm <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> On Jarkata EE cert... +1 for after 8 is released. This conversation just
>> reminded me of this thread quite some time ago now, with some views :)
>>
>> Status-of-TomEE-8
>> <http://tomee-openejb.979440.n4.nabble.com/Status-of-TomEE-8-td4683807.html>
>>
>
> I'll note that the month names in that email are so fitting to now, that I
> forgot this was one year ago :)
>
> I've updated the thread title to match the actual conversation.
>
> I'm happy that today we are actively shipping releases. I'm thrilled we have
> so many more amazing contributors.
>
> On the Jakarta EE 8 front, current conversation in that camp is to aim for
> some sort of final release around June. There's still a ton of legal work
> pending, including many legal agreements. When that release is done, we
> (Jakarta EE) will attempt to include as many certified servers as we can in
> the list.
>
> If we were going to release a non-Jakarta EE 8 certified TomEE 8, we should
> do it either far before or after June to avoid the most confusion. I think
> doing it after would look particularly weak. Before would be much better.
>
> The major asks I see everyone gravitate towards are completed MicroProfile
> support for Plus, Plume, WebProfile and Java 11 support.
>
> If we focused on these now and got a final out the door, every single one of
> us could turn our attention to Jakarta EE 8 and getting as many tests to pass
> as possible by June. The world *will* want to know our status then.
>
> In my experience, in 2-3 months of focused effort you can make major jumps in
> compliance and go from 20% - 30% range up to the 80% range. A lot of tests
> fail due to configuration and setup, then due to a key missing feature here
> or there. Once you get up to the 85% mark you're making gains 1 or 20 tests
> at a time which nets you a percent or two. The last 5% is brutal and can
> last for months.
>
> By June we could be in good shape. Not certified, but looking good.
>
> Our unique advantage is that if you want the thrill and excitement of being
> able to *implement* Jakarta EE 8, we're the only game in town. :) Trust me
> it is truly a thrill.
>
> A smart option would be to clear out the current work queue (MP/Java11), get
> a final out, then focus the tip of the spear on that goal and push hard.
>
> Thoughts?
>
>
> -David
>
