I think we need to clear all the MP work, Java 11 support, Security API implementation and push a final release with that.
We can focus on the TCK later. > 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 >
