Sam Ruby wrote:
>
> Ted Husted wrote:
> >
> > I've never actually seen a subproject proposal, and so only know
> > what is written in the guidelines ;-)
>
> I'd say that the essential elements are name, scope, rationalle, and inital
> list of committers.
>
> Is the initial scope intended to be simply a database connection pool? A
> limited scope may make approval easier, but would require getting approval
> to change the scope. All in all, probably a wise strategy as the details
> of a broader scope appear to still be in debate.
Hmmm, rationale is a new one .. but working from the Jakarta Guidelines
and ASF Board resolutions, I would start with something like
(0) rationale
Apache-Java and Jakarta originally hosted product-based subprojects,
consisting of one major deliverable. The Java language however is
package-based, and most of these products have many useful utilities.
Some products are beginning to break these out so that they can be used
independently. A Jakarta subproject to solely create and maintain
indenpendant packages is proposed to accelerate and guide this process.
(1) scope of the subproject
The subproject shall create and maintain servlet-related packages
written in the Java language designed to be used independently of any
larger product or framework. Each package will be managed in the same
manner as a larger Jakarta product. The subproject will also cross-list
and publicize packages available through other Jakarta subprojects.
(2) identify the initial source from which the subproject is to be
populated
The initial packages would be based on existing ASF codebases, including
those that provide services for DataSource/Database Pools, XML
Configuration, Message Resources and i18n, JNDI and Naming, and Testing
Suites. The initial committers have agreed to first create and maintain
a Database Connection Pool package, along with related testing suites
and subproject infrastructure.
(3) identify the mailing list(s) if any which are to be created
library-dev
library-general
library-DBCP (database connection poool)
(4) identify the initial set of committers
Peter Donald.
Geir Magnusson Jr.
Morgan Delagrange
Ted Husted
Federico Barbieri
David Weinrich
Costin
-Ted.
