Kureem,

this sounds nice. As far as I understood it, once could use Castafiore
in conjunction with Struts. In other terms, Castafiore could be used as
a Struts plugin which then calls Struts Actions and replaces Tiles, JSP
whatever. Is that correct?

Cheers



Am 04.09.13 10:01, schrieb Kureem Rossaye:
> Hi,
> Indeed, I have read the incubation proposal guide. The only thing I could
> not figure out is how to recruit a champion.
> However, after re-reading the guide, I missed something. I should have
> prefixed the subject of the mail with [PROPOSAL]. So I am resending the
> proposal with the proper subject.
>
> **********************************************************************
> PROPOSAL
> Abstract
>
> Castafiore framework is a web frameworks, fully component oriented, ajax
> based, one page appplication. Although the framework can be viewed as a
> classical component oriented web framework like GWT, it has been designed
> and implemented with a particular goal in mind. It is to be able to make
> existing javascript libraries "java-able". Meaning that the framework
> allows to easily take a javascript library like e.g jquery ui and use the
> components and features via java. The integration of the javascript
> libraries need to be easy and natural.
>
> Actually companies like ext js and smartgwt have made their components
> "java-able" using GWT. I wish to provide an alternative to gwt that is much
> easier, fast, lightweight, and much more productive.
> Proposal
>
> Castafiore framework has been designed and implemented with the following
> goals in mind
>
>    1.
>
>    Fully object oriented
>    2.
>
>    Simple API that is very close to html itself
>    We wanted an API that is closer to html markup and javascripts event
>    model. I believe that this would help web developers easily visualize the
>    rendering when reading source code.
>    3.
>
>    Write a full application with only java
>    4.
>
>    No need for compiler to convert to javascript like gwt.Javascript is
>    rendered at runtime.
>    5.
>
>    The same API can be used to make an software that is server centric and
>    or client centric. Meaning that the user can make part of his application
>    server centric and part of his application client centric. He can of course
>    choose to make the whole application client centric or server centric
>    depending on the requirement. All of this using the same API.
>    6.
>
>    Low memory footprint
>    7.
>
>    Easy packaging of application. Everything can be packaged in a single
>    jar. This includes images, css or javascript as well
>    8.
>
>    Same API used to create custom components. No need to external set of
>    API or specific programming technique to create custom components. Creating
>    a custom components should be done only the same way as writing an
>    application.
>    9.
>
>    No need for javascript to create custom components.
>    10.
>
>    Although there is no need for javascript to create an application, it
>    should be easy to integrate external javascript libraries and use them in
>    java codes itself. This should be done is a natural way just like we would
>    do in an HTML page. This should be like this so that javascript library
>    authors with some java skills find it natural and easy to provide a
>    castafiore component together with the library. e.g. The author of flexgrid
>    should should find it easy to create a castafiore component thus making his
>    library usable directly in java.
>
>  *Actually, I wanted to create a java web framework for javascript
> programmers. They should find it easy and fun to integrate and distribute
> their js libraries as a castafiore component. They will be able to
> distribute their libraries as a single jar. This is very convenient for
> java developers to just download the jar, include in classpath, and using
> the library, components and feature right away in their web application in
> pure java. Furthermore the castafiore framework itself is very lightweight
> with just 2 libraries and 1 web.xml entry. Even if the java developer is
> not using castafiore in his project, he should find it easy to just drop
> the 2 libraries + web.xml entry in classpath and start using it right away.
> Very practical.*
>
>    1.
>
>    Load external resources like css and javascript lazily and efficiently
>    only when needed.
>    2.
>
>    Loading of external resources can be done eagerly if the API user wish
>    so.
>    3.
>
>    The framework does not own the whole page. Meaning that an application
>    created with the framework can be used in an already created page. This
>    allows API developer to use the framework only for very specific purposes
>    like for example a dynamic table, while at the same time using other web
>    framework like struts for the other sections of the application.
>    4.
>
>    Although a whole application can be created using pure java, the
>    framework should be able to integrate templates.
>    5.
>
>    By default, there should be 100% separation of logic and presentation.
>    Meaning that the API user should be able to take an html template, and
>    dynamise it without needing to add any modification in the template.
>    6.
>
>    On the other hand, if an API user is more script centric, he is able to
>    write groovy template, jstl templates or any other template engine.
>    7.
>
>    The API user should be able to easily use any template engine he wishes
>    easily and naturally.
>    8.
>
>    Event model is in 3 phase. Client-> server->back to client. API user
>    should be able to write events in java that starts executing on the
>    browser, then goes on the server if he wishes, then continue executing on
>    the browser. e.g. We should be able to add an event on a button that starts
>    by executing some javascript codes, then take some parameters and execute
>    codes on the server, then continue back with some parameter from the server
>    to execute some more javascript codes on the client. This technique if used
>    skillfully helps to create very smooth application that constantly
>    communicates with the server without any flicker
>    9.
>
>    Support for websocket when the browser supports it.
>    10.
>
>    Support for HTML5
>    11.
>
>    Same API to write SVG applications.
>    12.
>
>    Same API to write html5 canva application.
>    13.
>
>    Support for browser back button
>    14.
>
>    Crawlable by google crawler
>    15.
>
>    Ultimately, the framework will come with a very rich set of re-usable
>    components
>    16.
>
>    Handle browser quirks
>    17.
>
>    Built in validation
>
> Background
>
> The initial development of castafiore framework started back 3years ago by
> Kureem Rossaye. Later it was mature enough to be used in production. A
> whole web based platform was created. It consists of applications like
> Inventory system, CMS, DMS, account system, organization management system
> and also an advanced WYSIWYG online application builder. Many websites
> ranging from simple catalog website to advanced e-commerce website were
> also created using the framework.
>
> Now I wish to donate this framework to the ASF in the hope to build a
> community and see it strive
> Rationale
>
> While there exists many web frameworks, there are very few that address all
> the requirements at the same time. There is a need for a web applications
> that at the same time can free user from javascript, html and css and at
> the same time easily integrate them when needed. There is also the need for
> a web framework that at the same time can be server centric and client
> centric. For example, the front-end of a web site should be made client
> centric and the back end server centric. While the whole application can be
> written in java, the web framework allows to create a whole application
> using traditional methods like html css javascript and page oriented
> framework like struts or spring mvc and at the same time implement only
> very specific parts using the framework.
>
> Today many javascript library providers and making their libraries
> “java-able”. e.g. SmartGWT or extjs
>
> They are using GWT for this purpose. Writing custom components with GWT can
> be extremely complex, error prone, difficult to debug and stabilize. Not
> mentioning the compilation nightmare. And GWT is exclusively client
> centric. Connection with the server is done exclusively via web services.
> On the other hand, castafiore framework helps to make javascript libraries
> “java-able” very easily. It is easy to debug and stabilize components since
> there is no such thing as compiler to generate javascript.
>
> The framework is built upon jquery. Indeed jquery is an excellent
> javascript library. The framework basically acts as a thin layer over
> jquery. The result is a very simple and intuitive api which helps to write
> highly dynamic applications with lesser code. Just like jquery.
>
> The 3 phase event model helps to bring the server very close to the
> browser. Meaning that with the same API, it is easy to interact with the
> browser and interact with the server. This helps to create very smooth
> running applications and at the same time interacting with the server and
> progressively render new components.
>
> Thanks to the framework we will be able to harness the new HTML 5 api like
> websocket, workers, storage system, canvas and others using pure java. This
> is pretty exciting.
>
> And hopefully, thanks to the ease at which we can integrate js libraries as
> a castafiore components, we will be able to use already mature js libraries
> in our java codes and interact with the server easily
> Current Status
>
> The rendering engine of the framework is completed and is being used in
> production. A large set of components are also being used. The javadocs and
> documentations are 90% completed. However there are many components that
> need to be stabilized and of course, there is the need to create more
> interesting, useful and sexy components for the pleasure of every
> programmer.
>
> We need to create a good set of demo and sample codes
>
> There is also a need to create a website where contributors can publish
> their custom components together with their license and demo
>
> I intend to donate the WYSIWYG application builder to the ASF and host it
> online. This will be used as a sandbox or even can be used to create custom
> components and publish them online itself, without the need to download or
> install anything. I believe that this will help javascript library authors
> to make their libraries “java-able”. To attain this objective, we need to
> stabilize and increase security level on the application.
>  Meritocracy
>
> By submitting this incubator proposal, we’re expressing our intent to build
> a diverse developer community around Castafiore that will conduct itself
> according to The Apache Way and use meritocratic means of accepting
> contributions.
> Community
>
> Castafiore is actively being developed and maintained within Archnet Ltd by
> myself. By open sourcing it, I hope to attract contributors and build a
> vibrant community around the project. I will do my best to provide all
> necessary documentation and helps as swiftly as possible to help anybody
> interested in contributing on the project.
> Core Developers
>
> Castafiore is currently being developed by only Kureem Rossaye
> Alignment
>
> The ASF is a natural choice to host the Castafiore project, given the goal
> of open sourcing the project and fostering a community to grow and support
> the software.
>
> Castafiore is a web framework tested and developed on apache-tomcat and
> websocket features uses implementation provided by tomcat7
> Known Risks Orphaned Products
>
> There is currently one single developer for this project. However, this is
> the main reason why I want to host this project to ASF in order to create a
> community in order make the project less dependent on only myself. I also
> express my intention to provide all necessary help and documentation to
> help those interested to get started with the project.
>
> Every aspect of the framework will be heavily documented to give clear
> understanding of the rendering engine in order to help anybody modify,
> enhance it.
>
> Furthermore, the framework is being used in production in my company
> Archnet ltd and has been deployed in several companies in Mauritius.
> Inexperience with Open Source
>
> Indeed, I have low level of experience in open source and has never
> contributed in any opensource, although I have always wanted to do so.
> However, by working with our mentor and the Apache community I believe I
> will be able to conduct myself in accordance with the Apache Incubator
> guidelines.
>
>
>
>  Homogenous Developers
>
> Actually there is only myself who is developing this project. This is
> actually one of the reasons why I want to submit this proposal. In order to
> be able to attract developers from various countries and companies. As I
> have already mentioned, I will be dedicated to provide everything required
> to help get started with contributing on this project.
> Reliance on Salaried Developers
>
> I am the sole developer of this project. I am the director of my company,
> Archnet ltd. So there is no reliance on salaried developers for this
> project.
>  Relationships with Other Apache Products
>
> The project is a web frameworks that has been developed and tested on
> apache tomcat. Furthermore, the websocket feature actually uses exclusively
> the implementation provided by apache 7
>
>
>
>  An Excessive Fascination with the Apache Brand
>
> While we respect the reputation of the Apache brand and have no doubts that
> it will attract contributors and users, our interest is primarily to give
> Castafiore a solid home as an open source project following an established
> development model. We have also given reasons in the Rationale and
> Alignment sections.
> Documentation
>
> Project documentation exists and will be update online soon
> Initial Source
>
> https://github.com/archnetltd/castafioreframework
>  Source and Intellectual Property Submission Plan
>
> All the codes are available online on github.
> https://github.com/archnetltd/castafioreframework/tree/elie/ui
>
>
> Since I am actually the only developer on this project, it is very easy for
> me to change the license to whatever license that best suits the ASF.
>
>
>
>  External Dependencies
>
> Castafiore depends on spring framework and commons-fileupload. They are all
> Apache compatible.
> Cryptography
>
> Not applicable.
> Required Resources Mailing Lists
>
>    -
>
>    castafiore-private for private PMC discussions
>    -
>
>    castafiore-dev
>    -
>
>    castafiore-commits
>    -
>
>    castafiore-user
>    -
>
>    castafiore-issues
>
> Subversion Directory
>
> We prefer to use Git as our source control system: git://
> git.apache.org/castafiore
> Issue Tracking
>
> JIRA Castafiore
> Initial Committers
>
>    -
>
>    Kureem Rossaye (kureem at gmail dot com)
>
> Affiliations
>
> Archnetltd
> Interested Parties
>
>    -
>
>
> Sponsors Champion Nominated Mentors
>
>    -
>
>
> Sponsoring Entity
>
> Incubator PMC
>
>
> Regards,
> Kureem
>
> On 4 September 2013 11:42, Andy Van Den Heuvel
> <andy.vandenheu...@gmail.com>wrote:
>
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>> I think Kureem already knows the incubation process.
>> He is looking for a java champion. Since he already has a first draft of
>> his proposal, I asked him to copy it
>> so people interessed could have an idea what the project is about.
>>
>> Sorry if my communication caused any inconvenience
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 8:50 AM, David Crossley <cross...@apache.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Kureem Rossaye wrote:
>>>>  Hello community,
>>>>
>>>> please find below a proposal I wish to submit to the ASF. I am new here
>>> and
>>>> was told that I could paste the proposal here. So here we are.
>>> That was misleading to simply say that. There is quite a process
>>> which will all be beneficial.
>>>
>>>> Awaiting reply, recommendation and feedback and will be pleased to
>> answer
>>>> any questions.
>>> Please review the Incubator website. There are instructions
>>> about the process for Proposals.
>>> http://incubator.apache.org/
>>> In the top-left see the link to the "Proposal Guide".
>>>
>>> -David
>>>
>>>> Thanks in advance
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Kind regards,
>>>>
>>>> Kureem Rossaye
>>>> Abstract
>>>>
>>>> Castafiore framework is a web frameworks, fully component oriented,
>> ajax
>>>> based, one page appplication. Although the framework can be viewed as a
>>>> classical component oriented web framework like GWT, it has been
>> designed
>>>> and implemented with a particular goal in mind. It is to be able to
>> make
>>>> existing javascript libraries "java-able". Meaning that the framework
>>>> allows to easily take a javascript library like e.g jquery ui and use
>> the
>>>> components and features via java. The integration of the javascript
>>>> libraries need to be easy and natural.
>>>>
>>>> Actually companies like ext js and smartgwt have made their components
>>>> "java-able" using GWT. I wish to provide an alternative to gwt that is
>>> much
>>>> easier, fast, lightweight, and much more productive.
>>>> Proposal
>>>>
>>>> Castafiore framework has been designed and implemented with the
>> following
>>>> goals in mind
>>>>
>>>>    1.
>>>>
>>>>    Fully object oriented
>>>>    2.
>>>>
>>>>    Simple API that is very close to html itself
>>>>    We wanted an API that is closer to html markup and javascripts event
>>>>    model. I believe that this would help web developers easily
>> visualize
>>> the
>>>>    rendering when reading source code.
>>>>    3.
>>>>
>>>>    Write a full application with only java
>>>>    4.
>>>>
>>>>    No need for compiler to convert to javascript like gwt.Javascript is
>>>>    rendered at runtime.
>>>>    5.
>>>>
>>>>    The same API can be used to make an software that is server centric
>>> and
>>>>    or client centric. Meaning that the user can make part of his
>>> application
>>>>    server centric and part of his application client centric. He can of
>>> course
>>>>    choose to make the whole application client centric or server
>> centric
>>>>    depending on the requirement. All of this using the same API.
>>>>    6.
>>>>
>>>>    Low memory footprint
>>>>    7.
>>>>
>>>>    Easy packaging of application. Everything can be packaged in a
>> single
>>>>    jar. This includes images, css or javascript as well
>>>>    8.
>>>>
>>>>    Same API used to create custom components. No need to external set
>> of
>>>>    API or specific programming technique to create custom components.
>>> Creating
>>>>    a custom components should be done only the same way as writing an
>>>>    application.
>>>>    9.
>>>>
>>>>    No need for javascript to create custom components.
>>>>    10.
>>>>
>>>>    Although there is no need for javascript to create an application,
>> it
>>>>    should be easy to integrate external javascript libraries and use
>>> them in
>>>>    java codes itself. This should be done is a natural way just like we
>>> would
>>>>    do in an HTML page. This should be like this so that javascript
>>> library
>>>>    authors with some java skills find it natural and easy to provide a
>>>>    castafiore component together with the library. e.g. The author of
>>> flexgrid
>>>>    should should find it easy to create a castafiore component thus
>>> making his
>>>>    library usable directly in java.
>>>>
>>>>  *Actually, I wanted to create a java web framework for javascript
>>>> programmers. They should find it easy and fun to integrate and
>> distribute
>>>> their js libraries as a castafiore component. They will be able to
>>>> distribute their libraries as a single jar. This is very convenient for
>>>> java developers to just download the jar, include in classpath, and
>> using
>>>> the library, components and feature right away in their web application
>>> in
>>>> pure java. Furthermore the castafiore framework itself is very
>>> lightweight
>>>> with just 2 libraries and 1 web.xml entry. Even if the java developer
>> is
>>>> not using castafiore in his project, he should find it easy to just
>> drop
>>>> the 2 libraries + web.xml entry in classpath and start using it right
>>> away.
>>>> Very practical.*
>>>>
>>>>    1.
>>>>
>>>>    Load external resources like css and javascript lazily and
>> efficiently
>>>>    only when needed.
>>>>    2.
>>>>
>>>>    Loading of external resources can be done eagerly if the API user
>> wish
>>>>    so.
>>>>    3.
>>>>
>>>>    The framework does not own the whole page. Meaning that an
>> application
>>>>    created with the framework can be used in an already created page.
>>> This
>>>>    allows API developer to use the framework only for very specific
>>> purposes
>>>>    like for example a dynamic table, while at the same time using other
>>> web
>>>>    framework like struts for the other sections of the application.
>>>>    4.
>>>>
>>>>    Although a whole application can be created using pure java, the
>>>>    framework should be able to integrate templates.
>>>>    5.
>>>>
>>>>    By default, there should be 100% separation of logic and
>> presentation.
>>>>    Meaning that the API user should be able to take an html template,
>> and
>>>>    dynamise it without needing to add any modification in the template.
>>>>    6.
>>>>
>>>>    On the other hand, if an API user is more script centric, he is able
>>> to
>>>>    write groovy template, jstl templates or any other template engine.
>>>>    7.
>>>>
>>>>    The API user should be able to easily use any template engine he
>>> wishes
>>>>    easily and naturally.
>>>>    8.
>>>>
>>>>    Event model is in 3 phase. Client-> server->back to client. API user
>>>>    should be able to write events in java that starts executing on the
>>>>    browser, then goes on the server if he wishes, then continue
>>> executing on
>>>>    the browser. e.g. We should be able to add an event on a button that
>>> starts
>>>>    by executing some javascript codes, then take some parameters and
>>> execute
>>>>    codes on the server, then continue back with some parameter from the
>>> server
>>>>    to execute some more javascript codes on the client. This technique
>>> if used
>>>>    skillfully helps to create very smooth application that constantly
>>>>    communicates with the server without any flicker
>>>>    9.
>>>>
>>>>    Support for websocket when the browser supports it.
>>>>    10.
>>>>
>>>>    Support for HTML5
>>>>    11.
>>>>
>>>>    Same API to write SVG applications.
>>>>    12.
>>>>
>>>>    Same API to write html5 canva application.
>>>>    13.
>>>>
>>>>    Support for browser back button
>>>>    14.
>>>>
>>>>    Crawlable by google crawler
>>>>    15.
>>>>
>>>>    Ultimately, the framework will come with a very rich set of
>> re-usable
>>>>    components
>>>>    16.
>>>>
>>>>    Handle browser quirks
>>>>    17.
>>>>
>>>>    Built in validation
>>>>
>>>> Background
>>>>
>>>> The initial development of castafiore framework started back 3years ago
>>> by
>>>> Kureem Rossaye. Later it was mature enough to be used in production. A
>>>> whole web based platform was created. It consists of applications like
>>>> Inventory system, CMS, DMS, account system, organization management
>>> system
>>>> and also an advanced WYSIWYG online application builder. Many websites
>>>> ranging from simple catalog website to advanced e-commerce website were
>>>> also created using the framework.
>>>>
>>>> Now I wish to donate this framework to the ASF in the hope to build a
>>>> community and see it strive
>>>> Rationale
>>>>
>>>> While there exists many web frameworks, there are very few that address
>>> all
>>>> the requirements at the same time. There is a need for a web
>> applications
>>>> that at the same time can free user from javascript, html and css and
>> at
>>>> the same time easily integrate them when needed. There is also the need
>>> for
>>>> a web framework that at the same time can be server centric and client
>>>> centric. For example, the front-end of a web site should be made client
>>>> centric and the back end server centric. While the whole application
>> can
>>> be
>>>> written in java, the web framework allows to create a whole application
>>>> using traditional methods like html css javascript and page oriented
>>>> framework like struts or spring mvc and at the same time implement only
>>>> very specific parts using the framework.
>>>>
>>>> Today many javascript library providers and making their libraries
>>>> “java-able”. e.g. SmartGWT or extjs
>>>>
>>>> They are using GWT for this purpose. Writing custom components with GWT
>>> can
>>>> be extremely complex, error prone, difficult to debug and stabilize.
>> Not
>>>> mentioning the compilation nightmare. And GWT is exclusively client
>>>> centric. Connection with the server is done exclusively via web
>> services.
>>>> On the other hand, castafiore framework helps to make javascript
>>> libraries
>>>> “java-able” very easily. It is easy to debug and stabilize components
>>> since
>>>> there is no such thing as compiler to generate javascript.
>>>>
>>>> The framework is built upon jquery. Indeed jquery is an excellent
>>>> javascript library. The framework basically acts as a thin layer over
>>>> jquery. The result is a very simple and intuitive api which helps to
>>> write
>>>> highly dynamic applications with lesser code. Just like jquery.
>>>>
>>>> The 3 phase event model helps to bring the server very close to the
>>>> browser. Meaning that with the same API, it is easy to interact with
>> the
>>>> browser and interact with the server. This helps to create very smooth
>>>> running applications and at the same time interacting with the server
>> and
>>>> progressively render new components.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks to the framework we will be able to harness the new HTML 5 api
>>> like
>>>> websocket, workers, storage system, canvas and others using pure java.
>>> This
>>>> is pretty exciting.
>>>>
>>>> And hopefully, thanks to the ease at which we can integrate js
>> libraries
>>> as
>>>> a castafiore components, we will be able to use already mature js
>>> libraries
>>>> in our java codes and interact with the server easily
>>>> Current Status
>>>>
>>>> The rendering engine of the framework is completed and is being used in
>>>> production. A large set of components are also being used. The javadocs
>>> and
>>>> documentations are 90% completed. However there are many components
>> that
>>>> need to be stabilized and of course, there is the need to create more
>>>> interesting, useful and sexy components for the pleasure of every
>>>> programmer.
>>>>
>>>> We need to create a good set of demo and sample codes
>>>>
>>>> There is also a need to create a website where contributors can publish
>>>> their custom components together with their license and demo
>>>>
>>>> I intend to donate the WYSIWYG application builder to the ASF and host
>> it
>>>> online. This will be used as a sandbox or even can be used to create
>>> custom
>>>> components and publish them online itself, without the need to download
>>> or
>>>> install anything. I believe that this will help javascript library
>>> authors
>>>> to make their libraries “java-able”. To attain this objective, we need
>> to
>>>> stabilize and increase security level on the application.
>>>>  Meritocracy
>>>>
>>>> By submitting this incubator proposal, we’re expressing our intent to
>>> build
>>>> a diverse developer community around Castafiore that will conduct
>> itself
>>>> according to The Apache Way and use meritocratic means of accepting
>>>> contributions.
>>>> Community
>>>>
>>>> Castafiore is actively being developed and maintained within Archnet
>> Ltd
>>> by
>>>> myself. By open sourcing it, I hope to attract contributors and build a
>>>> vibrant community around the project. I will do my best to provide all
>>>> necessary documentation and helps as swiftly as possible to help
>> anybody
>>>> interested in contributing on the project.
>>>> Core Developers
>>>>
>>>> Castafiore is currently being developed by only Kureem Rossaye
>>>> Alignment
>>>>
>>>> The ASF is a natural choice to host the Castafiore project, given the
>>> goal
>>>> of open sourcing the project and fostering a community to grow and
>>> support
>>>> the software.
>>>>
>>>> Castafiore is a web framework tested and developed on apache-tomcat and
>>>> websocket features uses implementation provided by tomcat7
>>>> Known Risks Orphaned Products
>>>>
>>>> There is currently one single developer for this project. However, this
>>> is
>>>> the main reason why I want to host this project to ASF in order to
>>> create a
>>>> community in order make the project less dependent on only myself. I
>> also
>>>> express my intention to provide all necessary help and documentation to
>>>> help those interested to get started with the project.
>>>>
>>>> Every aspect of the framework will be heavily documented to give clear
>>>> understanding of the rendering engine in order to help anybody modify,
>>>> enhance it.
>>>>
>>>> Furthermore, the framework is being used in production in my company
>>>> Archnet ltd and has been deployed in several companies in Mauritius.
>>>> Inexperience with Open Source
>>>>
>>>> Indeed, I have low level of experience in open source and has never
>>>> contributed in any opensource, although I have always wanted to do so.
>>>> However, by working with our mentor and the Apache community I believe
>> I
>>>> will be able to conduct myself in accordance with the Apache Incubator
>>>> guidelines.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>  Homogenous Developers
>>>>
>>>> Actually there is only myself who is developing this project. This is
>>>> actually one of the reasons why I want to submit this proposal. In
>> order
>>> to
>>>> be able to attract developers from various countries and companies. As
>> I
>>>> have already mentioned, I will be dedicated to provide everything
>>> required
>>>> to help get started with contributing on this project.
>>>> Reliance on Salaried Developers
>>>>
>>>> I am the sole developer of this project. I am the director of my
>> company,
>>>> Archnet ltd. So there is no reliance on salaried developers for this
>>>> project.
>>>>  Relationships with Other Apache Products
>>>>
>>>> The project is a web frameworks that has been developed and tested on
>>>> apache tomcat. Furthermore, the websocket feature actually uses
>>> exclusively
>>>> the implementation provided by apache 7
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>  An Excessive Fascination with the Apache Brand
>>>>
>>>> While we respect the reputation of the Apache brand and have no doubts
>>> that
>>>> it will attract contributors and users, our interest is primarily to
>> give
>>>> Castafiore a solid home as an open source project following an
>>> established
>>>> development model. We have also given reasons in the Rationale and
>>>> Alignment sections.
>>>> Documentation
>>>>
>>>> Project documentation exists and will be update online soon
>>>> Initial Source
>>>>
>>>> https://github.com/archnetltd/castafioreframework
>>>>  Source and Intellectual Property Submission Plan
>>>>
>>>> All the codes are available online on github.
>>>> https://github.com/archnetltd/castafioreframework/tree/elie/ui
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Since I am actually the only developer on this project, it is very easy
>>> for
>>>> me to change the license to whatever license that best suits the ASF.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>  External Dependencies
>>>>
>>>> Castafiore depends on spring framework and commons-fileupload. They are
>>> all
>>>> Apache compatible.
>>>> Cryptography
>>>>
>>>> Not applicable.
>>>> Required Resources Mailing Lists
>>>>
>>>>    -
>>>>
>>>>    castafiore-private for private PMC discussions
>>>>    -
>>>>
>>>>    castafiore-dev
>>>>    -
>>>>
>>>>    castafiore-commits
>>>>    -
>>>>
>>>>    castafiore-user
>>>>    -
>>>>
>>>>    castafiore-issues
>>>>
>>>> Subversion Directory
>>>>
>>>> We prefer to use Git as our source control system: git://
>>>> git.apache.org/castafiore
>>>> Issue Tracking
>>>>
>>>> JIRA Castafiore
>>>> Initial Committers
>>>>
>>>>    -
>>>>
>>>>    Kureem Rossaye (kureem at gmail dot com)
>>>>
>>>> Affiliations
>>>>
>>>> Archnetltd
>>>> Interested Parties
>>>>
>>>>    -
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sponsors Champion Nominated Mentors
>>>>
>>>>    -
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sponsoring Entity
>>>>
>>>> Incubator PMC
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 30 August 2013 11:55, Kureem Rossaye <kur...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Thank you
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On 30 August 2013 10:26, Andy Van Den Heuvel <
>>> andy.vandenheu...@gmail.com>wrote:
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>>>>>> Kureem,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I think it's best to copy your proposal here, so people can see what
>>> you
>>>>>> are exactly trying to solve.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 6:45 AM, Kureem Rossaye <kur...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I am Kureem Rossaye. I have create a web framework which is
>> already
>>>>>> being
>>>>>>> used in production. Now I would like to give the framework
>>> opensource
>>>>>> and
>>>>>>> of course the most natural place to start is Apache. I have
>> already
>>>>>> written
>>>>>>> a proposal to submit to the incubation. However, I have the
>>> following
>>>>>>> questions.
>>>>>>> 1. If I am not mistaken I need to hire a champion. Could you
>> please
>>>>>> help me
>>>>>>> how to do this
>>>>>>> 2. How I submit the proposal?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks in advance
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Kureem Rossaye
>>>>>>> Managing Director
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ArchNet ltd
>>>>>>> R. Tagore Avenue, Mesnil
>>>>>>> Mauritius
>>>>>>> Mobile :+230 7159028 / Tel :+230 6867326
>>>>>>> Skype : arkureem
>>>>>>> http://www.archnetltd.com
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Kureem Rossaye
>>>>> Managing Director
>>>>>
>>>>> ArchNet ltd
>>>>> R. Tagore Avenue, Mesnil
>>>>> Mauritius
>>>>> Mobile :+230 7159028 / Tel :+230 6867326
>>>>> Skype : arkureem
>>>>> http://www.archnetltd.com
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Kureem Rossaye
>>>> Managing Director
>>>>
>>>> ArchNet ltd
>>>> R. Tagore Avenue, Mesnil
>>>> Mauritius
>>>> Mobile :+230 7159028 / Tel :+230 6867326
>>>> Skype : arkureem
>>>> http://www.archnetltd.com
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