> ... for certain values of "our". I think that it's important that we > discuss API decisions as a group, as they have significant impacts on > the OpenJPA product moving forward. This is especially important when > there are dissenting views on a particular API decision, as is the > case > here.
I agree with Patrick. API decisions need to be better thought out. For example, even if we decide as a group to use hints in this case, the names of the hints are important. The current hint names you chose are inconsistent with other OpenJPA hints in naming style and capitalization. Notice: This email message, together with any attachments, may contain information of BEA Systems, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliated entities, that may be confidential, proprietary, copyrighted and/or legally privileged, and is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity named in this message. If you are not the intended recipient, and have received this message in error, please immediately return this by email and then delete it.