Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator
+1 (binding) On Sat, Oct 8, 2022 at 8:47 AM Yu Xiao wrote: > + 1 > > Best wishes! > > Yu Xiao > Apache ShenYu > > li gang 于2022年10月8日周六 23:26写道: > > > > +1 (non-binding) > > Good luck. > > > > Bertrand Delacretaz 于2022年10月6日周四 20:53写道: > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > The [DISCUSS] thread on Baremaps [1] has slowed down, with no > > > objections AFAICS, so I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the > > > Apache incubator. > > > > > > The proposal is copied below and available at > > > > https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/INCUBATOR/Baremaps+Proposal > > > > > > Please cast your vote: > > > > > > [ ] +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator > > > [ ] +0, I don't care either way > > > [ ] -1, do not bring Baremap into the Incubator, because... > > > > > > This majority vote is open for at least 72 hours. > > > > > > Only votes from Incubator PMC members are binding, but other votes are > > > welcome! > > > > > > -Bertrand > > > > > > [1] https://lists.apache.org/thread/wlqvf709oljv20qd3f44pstn4l8vt4n3 > > > > > > -- Baremaps Proposal -- > > > > > > Abstract > > > > > > Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components > > > for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. > > > > > > Proposal > > > > > > Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components > > > for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. It provides a > > > data pipeline enabling developers to build maps with different data > > > sources. It offers live reload capabilities that allow cartographers > > > to customize the content and the style of a map. It includes an > > > attribution-free map schema and style that stimulates derived work. > > > Finally, it provides services commonly used in online maps, such as > > > location search and IP to location. > > > > > > Background > > > > > > The infrastructure components required to publish and operate > > > large-scale online maps are often closed-source, heterogeneous, > > > complex, and expensive. For instance: the visualization of maps in Web > > > browsers or on mobile devices requires processing and tiling large > > > spatial datasets, such as OpenStreetMap; the location of users based > > > on their IP addresses requires aggregating and merging data from > > > network information centers; the ability to search in a map requires > > > indexing features based on text and spatial attributes in different > > > languages. > > > > > > Rationale > > > > > > Web mapping infrastructure is often managed by large teams of > > > developers (e.g., Google Maps, Apple Maps, Mapbox, etc.), which makes > > > it hard to customize and evolve. Apache Baremaps is a Web mapping > > > infrastructure for the rest of us: it enables individuals and small > > > teams of developers to regain control over spatial data and to develop > > > custom mapping experiences. As a result, Apache Baremaps facilitates > > > innovation in niche areas where resources are limited and > > > customization is needed (e.g., sustainable mobility, civil > > > engineering, urban planning, environment monitoring, startups, etc.). > > > > > > Initial Goals > > > > > > The primary goals are: > > > > > > to learn the Apache Way; > > > to release a customizable attribution-free map schema and style; > > > to publish a tiled world map in different formats (mvt, png, 3D Tiles > > > Next, etc.); > > > to grow the community and attract new contributors; > > > to release additional services and components (IP to location, > > > location search, etc.). > > > > > > Current Status > > > > > > Meritocracy > > > > > > Baremaps is a project initially developed by Bertil Chapuis. It has > > > already attracted outside contributors. Therefore, the process of > > > electing new committers and project management committee members > > > should be natural. > > > > > > Community > > > > > > The need for Web mapping infrastructure is great, hence a good > > > potential for a diverse community mixing developers and cartographers. > > > > > > Core Developers > > > > > > The contributors to Baremaps include developers from academia and > > > industry, mainly located in Europe. The contributions include > > > documentation, bug fixes, and new features. Most of the development > > > and communication currently takes place on GitHub. > > > > > > Alignment > > > > > > Many critical components used in the geospatial community are released > > > under LGPL (e.g., Geotools, Geotoolkit). We are strongly aligned with > > > the terms of the Apache license. Joining the geospatial community at > > > Apache will enable us to be less reliant on components with > > > contaminating licenses. For instance, Apache SIS seeks to become an > > > alternative to Geotools and Geotoolkit. > > > > > > Known Risks > > > > > > Project Name > > > > > > No trademark is associated with the Baremaps name, and the project is > > > already well referenced by search engines. The .com, .org, and .net > > > domains are the property of Bertil
Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator
+ 1 Best wishes! Yu Xiao Apache ShenYu li gang 于2022年10月8日周六 23:26写道: > > +1 (non-binding) > Good luck. > > Bertrand Delacretaz 于2022年10月6日周四 20:53写道: > > > Hi, > > > > The [DISCUSS] thread on Baremaps [1] has slowed down, with no > > objections AFAICS, so I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the > > Apache incubator. > > > > The proposal is copied below and available at > > https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/INCUBATOR/Baremaps+Proposal > > > > Please cast your vote: > > > > [ ] +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator > > [ ] +0, I don't care either way > > [ ] -1, do not bring Baremap into the Incubator, because... > > > > This majority vote is open for at least 72 hours. > > > > Only votes from Incubator PMC members are binding, but other votes are > > welcome! > > > > -Bertrand > > > > [1] https://lists.apache.org/thread/wlqvf709oljv20qd3f44pstn4l8vt4n3 > > > > -- Baremaps Proposal -- > > > > Abstract > > > > Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components > > for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. > > > > Proposal > > > > Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components > > for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. It provides a > > data pipeline enabling developers to build maps with different data > > sources. It offers live reload capabilities that allow cartographers > > to customize the content and the style of a map. It includes an > > attribution-free map schema and style that stimulates derived work. > > Finally, it provides services commonly used in online maps, such as > > location search and IP to location. > > > > Background > > > > The infrastructure components required to publish and operate > > large-scale online maps are often closed-source, heterogeneous, > > complex, and expensive. For instance: the visualization of maps in Web > > browsers or on mobile devices requires processing and tiling large > > spatial datasets, such as OpenStreetMap; the location of users based > > on their IP addresses requires aggregating and merging data from > > network information centers; the ability to search in a map requires > > indexing features based on text and spatial attributes in different > > languages. > > > > Rationale > > > > Web mapping infrastructure is often managed by large teams of > > developers (e.g., Google Maps, Apple Maps, Mapbox, etc.), which makes > > it hard to customize and evolve. Apache Baremaps is a Web mapping > > infrastructure for the rest of us: it enables individuals and small > > teams of developers to regain control over spatial data and to develop > > custom mapping experiences. As a result, Apache Baremaps facilitates > > innovation in niche areas where resources are limited and > > customization is needed (e.g., sustainable mobility, civil > > engineering, urban planning, environment monitoring, startups, etc.). > > > > Initial Goals > > > > The primary goals are: > > > > to learn the Apache Way; > > to release a customizable attribution-free map schema and style; > > to publish a tiled world map in different formats (mvt, png, 3D Tiles > > Next, etc.); > > to grow the community and attract new contributors; > > to release additional services and components (IP to location, > > location search, etc.). > > > > Current Status > > > > Meritocracy > > > > Baremaps is a project initially developed by Bertil Chapuis. It has > > already attracted outside contributors. Therefore, the process of > > electing new committers and project management committee members > > should be natural. > > > > Community > > > > The need for Web mapping infrastructure is great, hence a good > > potential for a diverse community mixing developers and cartographers. > > > > Core Developers > > > > The contributors to Baremaps include developers from academia and > > industry, mainly located in Europe. The contributions include > > documentation, bug fixes, and new features. Most of the development > > and communication currently takes place on GitHub. > > > > Alignment > > > > Many critical components used in the geospatial community are released > > under LGPL (e.g., Geotools, Geotoolkit). We are strongly aligned with > > the terms of the Apache license. Joining the geospatial community at > > Apache will enable us to be less reliant on components with > > contaminating licenses. For instance, Apache SIS seeks to become an > > alternative to Geotools and Geotoolkit. > > > > Known Risks > > > > Project Name > > > > No trademark is associated with the Baremaps name, and the project is > > already well referenced by search engines. The .com, .org, and .net > > domains are the property of Bertil Chapuis, who agrees to transfer > > them to the Apache Software Foundation unconditionally upon request. > > > > Orphaned Products > > > > There is a risk of being orphaned due to the small number of > > committers. Even if the main contributor has no plan to leave the > > project, this is a problem we need to address
Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator
+1 (non-binding) Good luck. Bertrand Delacretaz 于2022年10月6日周四 20:53写道: > Hi, > > The [DISCUSS] thread on Baremaps [1] has slowed down, with no > objections AFAICS, so I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the > Apache incubator. > > The proposal is copied below and available at > https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/INCUBATOR/Baremaps+Proposal > > Please cast your vote: > > [ ] +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator > [ ] +0, I don't care either way > [ ] -1, do not bring Baremap into the Incubator, because... > > This majority vote is open for at least 72 hours. > > Only votes from Incubator PMC members are binding, but other votes are > welcome! > > -Bertrand > > [1] https://lists.apache.org/thread/wlqvf709oljv20qd3f44pstn4l8vt4n3 > > -- Baremaps Proposal -- > > Abstract > > Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components > for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. > > Proposal > > Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components > for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. It provides a > data pipeline enabling developers to build maps with different data > sources. It offers live reload capabilities that allow cartographers > to customize the content and the style of a map. It includes an > attribution-free map schema and style that stimulates derived work. > Finally, it provides services commonly used in online maps, such as > location search and IP to location. > > Background > > The infrastructure components required to publish and operate > large-scale online maps are often closed-source, heterogeneous, > complex, and expensive. For instance: the visualization of maps in Web > browsers or on mobile devices requires processing and tiling large > spatial datasets, such as OpenStreetMap; the location of users based > on their IP addresses requires aggregating and merging data from > network information centers; the ability to search in a map requires > indexing features based on text and spatial attributes in different > languages. > > Rationale > > Web mapping infrastructure is often managed by large teams of > developers (e.g., Google Maps, Apple Maps, Mapbox, etc.), which makes > it hard to customize and evolve. Apache Baremaps is a Web mapping > infrastructure for the rest of us: it enables individuals and small > teams of developers to regain control over spatial data and to develop > custom mapping experiences. As a result, Apache Baremaps facilitates > innovation in niche areas where resources are limited and > customization is needed (e.g., sustainable mobility, civil > engineering, urban planning, environment monitoring, startups, etc.). > > Initial Goals > > The primary goals are: > > to learn the Apache Way; > to release a customizable attribution-free map schema and style; > to publish a tiled world map in different formats (mvt, png, 3D Tiles > Next, etc.); > to grow the community and attract new contributors; > to release additional services and components (IP to location, > location search, etc.). > > Current Status > > Meritocracy > > Baremaps is a project initially developed by Bertil Chapuis. It has > already attracted outside contributors. Therefore, the process of > electing new committers and project management committee members > should be natural. > > Community > > The need for Web mapping infrastructure is great, hence a good > potential for a diverse community mixing developers and cartographers. > > Core Developers > > The contributors to Baremaps include developers from academia and > industry, mainly located in Europe. The contributions include > documentation, bug fixes, and new features. Most of the development > and communication currently takes place on GitHub. > > Alignment > > Many critical components used in the geospatial community are released > under LGPL (e.g., Geotools, Geotoolkit). We are strongly aligned with > the terms of the Apache license. Joining the geospatial community at > Apache will enable us to be less reliant on components with > contaminating licenses. For instance, Apache SIS seeks to become an > alternative to Geotools and Geotoolkit. > > Known Risks > > Project Name > > No trademark is associated with the Baremaps name, and the project is > already well referenced by search engines. The .com, .org, and .net > domains are the property of Bertil Chapuis, who agrees to transfer > them to the Apache Software Foundation unconditionally upon request. > > Orphaned Products > > There is a risk of being orphaned due to the small number of > committers. Even if the main contributor has no plan to leave the > project, this is a problem we need to address in the future. > > Inexperience with open source > > The initial committers contributed to open source projects in the past > but have only a few experiences with the governance of open source > projects in a Foundation such as Apache. > > Length of incubation > > We expect to achieve most of the initial goals within one year.
Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator
+1 (binding)& Good Luck ! Willem Jiang Twitter: willemjiang Weibo: 姜宁willem On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 8:53 PM Bertrand Delacretaz wrote: > > Hi, > > The [DISCUSS] thread on Baremaps [1] has slowed down, with no > objections AFAICS, so I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the > Apache incubator. > > The proposal is copied below and available at > https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/INCUBATOR/Baremaps+Proposal > > Please cast your vote: > > [ ] +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator > [ ] +0, I don't care either way > [ ] -1, do not bring Baremap into the Incubator, because... > > This majority vote is open for at least 72 hours. > > Only votes from Incubator PMC members are binding, but other votes are > welcome! > > -Bertrand > > [1] https://lists.apache.org/thread/wlqvf709oljv20qd3f44pstn4l8vt4n3 > > -- Baremaps Proposal -- > > Abstract > > Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components > for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. > > Proposal > > Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components > for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. It provides a > data pipeline enabling developers to build maps with different data > sources. It offers live reload capabilities that allow cartographers > to customize the content and the style of a map. It includes an > attribution-free map schema and style that stimulates derived work. > Finally, it provides services commonly used in online maps, such as > location search and IP to location. > > Background > > The infrastructure components required to publish and operate > large-scale online maps are often closed-source, heterogeneous, > complex, and expensive. For instance: the visualization of maps in Web > browsers or on mobile devices requires processing and tiling large > spatial datasets, such as OpenStreetMap; the location of users based > on their IP addresses requires aggregating and merging data from > network information centers; the ability to search in a map requires > indexing features based on text and spatial attributes in different > languages. > > Rationale > > Web mapping infrastructure is often managed by large teams of > developers (e.g., Google Maps, Apple Maps, Mapbox, etc.), which makes > it hard to customize and evolve. Apache Baremaps is a Web mapping > infrastructure for the rest of us: it enables individuals and small > teams of developers to regain control over spatial data and to develop > custom mapping experiences. As a result, Apache Baremaps facilitates > innovation in niche areas where resources are limited and > customization is needed (e.g., sustainable mobility, civil > engineering, urban planning, environment monitoring, startups, etc.). > > Initial Goals > > The primary goals are: > > to learn the Apache Way; > to release a customizable attribution-free map schema and style; > to publish a tiled world map in different formats (mvt, png, 3D Tiles > Next, etc.); > to grow the community and attract new contributors; > to release additional services and components (IP to location, > location search, etc.). > > Current Status > > Meritocracy > > Baremaps is a project initially developed by Bertil Chapuis. It has > already attracted outside contributors. Therefore, the process of > electing new committers and project management committee members > should be natural. > > Community > > The need for Web mapping infrastructure is great, hence a good > potential for a diverse community mixing developers and cartographers. > > Core Developers > > The contributors to Baremaps include developers from academia and > industry, mainly located in Europe. The contributions include > documentation, bug fixes, and new features. Most of the development > and communication currently takes place on GitHub. > > Alignment > > Many critical components used in the geospatial community are released > under LGPL (e.g., Geotools, Geotoolkit). We are strongly aligned with > the terms of the Apache license. Joining the geospatial community at > Apache will enable us to be less reliant on components with > contaminating licenses. For instance, Apache SIS seeks to become an > alternative to Geotools and Geotoolkit. > > Known Risks > > Project Name > > No trademark is associated with the Baremaps name, and the project is > already well referenced by search engines. The .com, .org, and .net > domains are the property of Bertil Chapuis, who agrees to transfer > them to the Apache Software Foundation unconditionally upon request. > > Orphaned Products > > There is a risk of being orphaned due to the small number of > committers. Even if the main contributor has no plan to leave the > project, this is a problem we need to address in the future. > > Inexperience with open source > > The initial committers contributed to open source projects in the past > but have only a few experiences with the governance of open source > projects in a Foundation such as Apache. > > Length of incubation >
Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator
+1 (binding) On Fri, Oct 7, 2022 at 7:28 AM Mohammad Asif Siddiqui wrote: > +1 (binding) > > *With Regards* > *Mohammad Asif Siddiqui* > > > On Fri, Oct 7, 2022 at 5:47 PM Bertil Chapuis wrote: > > > +1 (non-binding) > > > > > On 7 Oct 2022, at 11:24, Jia Yu wrote: > > > > > > +1 (non-binding) > > > > > > On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 8:20 AM Jean-Baptiste Onofré > > wrote: > > > > > >> +1 (binding) > > >> > > >> Regards > > >> JB > > >> > > >> On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 2:52 PM Bertrand Delacretaz > > >> wrote: > > >>> > > >>> Hi, > > >>> > > >>> The [DISCUSS] thread on Baremaps [1] has slowed down, with no > > >>> objections AFAICS, so I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the > > >>> Apache incubator. > > >>> > > >>> The proposal is copied below and available at > > >>> > > https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/INCUBATOR/Baremaps+Proposal > > >>> > > >>> Please cast your vote: > > >>> > > >>> [ ] +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator > > >>> [ ] +0, I don't care either way > > >>> [ ] -1, do not bring Baremap into the Incubator, because... > > >>> > > >>> This majority vote is open for at least 72 hours. > > >>> > > >>> Only votes from Incubator PMC members are binding, but other votes > are > > >> welcome! > > >>> > > >>> -Bertrand > > >>> > > >>> [1] https://lists.apache.org/thread/wlqvf709oljv20qd3f44pstn4l8vt4n3 > > >>> > > >>> -- Baremaps Proposal -- > > >>> > > >>> Abstract > > >>> > > >>> Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components > > >>> for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. > > >>> > > >>> Proposal > > >>> > > >>> Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components > > >>> for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. It provides a > > >>> data pipeline enabling developers to build maps with different data > > >>> sources. It offers live reload capabilities that allow cartographers > > >>> to customize the content and the style of a map. It includes an > > >>> attribution-free map schema and style that stimulates derived work. > > >>> Finally, it provides services commonly used in online maps, such as > > >>> location search and IP to location. > > >>> > > >>> Background > > >>> > > >>> The infrastructure components required to publish and operate > > >>> large-scale online maps are often closed-source, heterogeneous, > > >>> complex, and expensive. For instance: the visualization of maps in > Web > > >>> browsers or on mobile devices requires processing and tiling large > > >>> spatial datasets, such as OpenStreetMap; the location of users based > > >>> on their IP addresses requires aggregating and merging data from > > >>> network information centers; the ability to search in a map requires > > >>> indexing features based on text and spatial attributes in different > > >>> languages. > > >>> > > >>> Rationale > > >>> > > >>> Web mapping infrastructure is often managed by large teams of > > >>> developers (e.g., Google Maps, Apple Maps, Mapbox, etc.), which makes > > >>> it hard to customize and evolve. Apache Baremaps is a Web mapping > > >>> infrastructure for the rest of us: it enables individuals and small > > >>> teams of developers to regain control over spatial data and to > develop > > >>> custom mapping experiences. As a result, Apache Baremaps facilitates > > >>> innovation in niche areas where resources are limited and > > >>> customization is needed (e.g., sustainable mobility, civil > > >>> engineering, urban planning, environment monitoring, startups, etc.). > > >>> > > >>> Initial Goals > > >>> > > >>> The primary goals are: > > >>> > > >>> to learn the Apache Way; > > >>> to release a customizable attribution-free map schema and style; > > >>> to publish a tiled world map in different formats (mvt, png, 3D Tiles > > >>> Next, etc.); > > >>> to grow the community and attract new contributors; > > >>> to release additional services and components (IP to location, > > >>> location search, etc.). > > >>> > > >>> Current Status > > >>> > > >>> Meritocracy > > >>> > > >>> Baremaps is a project initially developed by Bertil Chapuis. It has > > >>> already attracted outside contributors. Therefore, the process of > > >>> electing new committers and project management committee members > > >>> should be natural. > > >>> > > >>> Community > > >>> > > >>> The need for Web mapping infrastructure is great, hence a good > > >>> potential for a diverse community mixing developers and > cartographers. > > >>> > > >>> Core Developers > > >>> > > >>> The contributors to Baremaps include developers from academia and > > >>> industry, mainly located in Europe. The contributions include > > >>> documentation, bug fixes, and new features. Most of the development > > >>> and communication currently takes place on GitHub. > > >>> > > >>> Alignment > > >>> > > >>> Many critical components used in the geospatial community are > released > > >>> under LGPL (e.g., Geotools, Geotoolkit). We are strongly aligned with > > >>> the terms
Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator
+1 (binding) *With Regards* *Mohammad Asif Siddiqui* On Fri, Oct 7, 2022 at 5:47 PM Bertil Chapuis wrote: > +1 (non-binding) > > > On 7 Oct 2022, at 11:24, Jia Yu wrote: > > > > +1 (non-binding) > > > > On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 8:20 AM Jean-Baptiste Onofré > wrote: > > > >> +1 (binding) > >> > >> Regards > >> JB > >> > >> On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 2:52 PM Bertrand Delacretaz > >> wrote: > >>> > >>> Hi, > >>> > >>> The [DISCUSS] thread on Baremaps [1] has slowed down, with no > >>> objections AFAICS, so I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the > >>> Apache incubator. > >>> > >>> The proposal is copied below and available at > >>> > https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/INCUBATOR/Baremaps+Proposal > >>> > >>> Please cast your vote: > >>> > >>> [ ] +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator > >>> [ ] +0, I don't care either way > >>> [ ] -1, do not bring Baremap into the Incubator, because... > >>> > >>> This majority vote is open for at least 72 hours. > >>> > >>> Only votes from Incubator PMC members are binding, but other votes are > >> welcome! > >>> > >>> -Bertrand > >>> > >>> [1] https://lists.apache.org/thread/wlqvf709oljv20qd3f44pstn4l8vt4n3 > >>> > >>> -- Baremaps Proposal -- > >>> > >>> Abstract > >>> > >>> Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components > >>> for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. > >>> > >>> Proposal > >>> > >>> Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components > >>> for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. It provides a > >>> data pipeline enabling developers to build maps with different data > >>> sources. It offers live reload capabilities that allow cartographers > >>> to customize the content and the style of a map. It includes an > >>> attribution-free map schema and style that stimulates derived work. > >>> Finally, it provides services commonly used in online maps, such as > >>> location search and IP to location. > >>> > >>> Background > >>> > >>> The infrastructure components required to publish and operate > >>> large-scale online maps are often closed-source, heterogeneous, > >>> complex, and expensive. For instance: the visualization of maps in Web > >>> browsers or on mobile devices requires processing and tiling large > >>> spatial datasets, such as OpenStreetMap; the location of users based > >>> on their IP addresses requires aggregating and merging data from > >>> network information centers; the ability to search in a map requires > >>> indexing features based on text and spatial attributes in different > >>> languages. > >>> > >>> Rationale > >>> > >>> Web mapping infrastructure is often managed by large teams of > >>> developers (e.g., Google Maps, Apple Maps, Mapbox, etc.), which makes > >>> it hard to customize and evolve. Apache Baremaps is a Web mapping > >>> infrastructure for the rest of us: it enables individuals and small > >>> teams of developers to regain control over spatial data and to develop > >>> custom mapping experiences. As a result, Apache Baremaps facilitates > >>> innovation in niche areas where resources are limited and > >>> customization is needed (e.g., sustainable mobility, civil > >>> engineering, urban planning, environment monitoring, startups, etc.). > >>> > >>> Initial Goals > >>> > >>> The primary goals are: > >>> > >>> to learn the Apache Way; > >>> to release a customizable attribution-free map schema and style; > >>> to publish a tiled world map in different formats (mvt, png, 3D Tiles > >>> Next, etc.); > >>> to grow the community and attract new contributors; > >>> to release additional services and components (IP to location, > >>> location search, etc.). > >>> > >>> Current Status > >>> > >>> Meritocracy > >>> > >>> Baremaps is a project initially developed by Bertil Chapuis. It has > >>> already attracted outside contributors. Therefore, the process of > >>> electing new committers and project management committee members > >>> should be natural. > >>> > >>> Community > >>> > >>> The need for Web mapping infrastructure is great, hence a good > >>> potential for a diverse community mixing developers and cartographers. > >>> > >>> Core Developers > >>> > >>> The contributors to Baremaps include developers from academia and > >>> industry, mainly located in Europe. The contributions include > >>> documentation, bug fixes, and new features. Most of the development > >>> and communication currently takes place on GitHub. > >>> > >>> Alignment > >>> > >>> Many critical components used in the geospatial community are released > >>> under LGPL (e.g., Geotools, Geotoolkit). We are strongly aligned with > >>> the terms of the Apache license. Joining the geospatial community at > >>> Apache will enable us to be less reliant on components with > >>> contaminating licenses. For instance, Apache SIS seeks to become an > >>> alternative to Geotools and Geotoolkit. > >>> > >>> Known Risks > >>> > >>> Project Name > >>> > >>> No trademark is associated with the
Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator
+1 (non-binding) > On 7 Oct 2022, at 11:24, Jia Yu wrote: > > +1 (non-binding) > > On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 8:20 AM Jean-Baptiste Onofré wrote: > >> +1 (binding) >> >> Regards >> JB >> >> On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 2:52 PM Bertrand Delacretaz >> wrote: >>> >>> Hi, >>> >>> The [DISCUSS] thread on Baremaps [1] has slowed down, with no >>> objections AFAICS, so I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the >>> Apache incubator. >>> >>> The proposal is copied below and available at >>> https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/INCUBATOR/Baremaps+Proposal >>> >>> Please cast your vote: >>> >>> [ ] +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator >>> [ ] +0, I don't care either way >>> [ ] -1, do not bring Baremap into the Incubator, because... >>> >>> This majority vote is open for at least 72 hours. >>> >>> Only votes from Incubator PMC members are binding, but other votes are >> welcome! >>> >>> -Bertrand >>> >>> [1] https://lists.apache.org/thread/wlqvf709oljv20qd3f44pstn4l8vt4n3 >>> >>> -- Baremaps Proposal -- >>> >>> Abstract >>> >>> Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components >>> for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. >>> >>> Proposal >>> >>> Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components >>> for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. It provides a >>> data pipeline enabling developers to build maps with different data >>> sources. It offers live reload capabilities that allow cartographers >>> to customize the content and the style of a map. It includes an >>> attribution-free map schema and style that stimulates derived work. >>> Finally, it provides services commonly used in online maps, such as >>> location search and IP to location. >>> >>> Background >>> >>> The infrastructure components required to publish and operate >>> large-scale online maps are often closed-source, heterogeneous, >>> complex, and expensive. For instance: the visualization of maps in Web >>> browsers or on mobile devices requires processing and tiling large >>> spatial datasets, such as OpenStreetMap; the location of users based >>> on their IP addresses requires aggregating and merging data from >>> network information centers; the ability to search in a map requires >>> indexing features based on text and spatial attributes in different >>> languages. >>> >>> Rationale >>> >>> Web mapping infrastructure is often managed by large teams of >>> developers (e.g., Google Maps, Apple Maps, Mapbox, etc.), which makes >>> it hard to customize and evolve. Apache Baremaps is a Web mapping >>> infrastructure for the rest of us: it enables individuals and small >>> teams of developers to regain control over spatial data and to develop >>> custom mapping experiences. As a result, Apache Baremaps facilitates >>> innovation in niche areas where resources are limited and >>> customization is needed (e.g., sustainable mobility, civil >>> engineering, urban planning, environment monitoring, startups, etc.). >>> >>> Initial Goals >>> >>> The primary goals are: >>> >>> to learn the Apache Way; >>> to release a customizable attribution-free map schema and style; >>> to publish a tiled world map in different formats (mvt, png, 3D Tiles >>> Next, etc.); >>> to grow the community and attract new contributors; >>> to release additional services and components (IP to location, >>> location search, etc.). >>> >>> Current Status >>> >>> Meritocracy >>> >>> Baremaps is a project initially developed by Bertil Chapuis. It has >>> already attracted outside contributors. Therefore, the process of >>> electing new committers and project management committee members >>> should be natural. >>> >>> Community >>> >>> The need for Web mapping infrastructure is great, hence a good >>> potential for a diverse community mixing developers and cartographers. >>> >>> Core Developers >>> >>> The contributors to Baremaps include developers from academia and >>> industry, mainly located in Europe. The contributions include >>> documentation, bug fixes, and new features. Most of the development >>> and communication currently takes place on GitHub. >>> >>> Alignment >>> >>> Many critical components used in the geospatial community are released >>> under LGPL (e.g., Geotools, Geotoolkit). We are strongly aligned with >>> the terms of the Apache license. Joining the geospatial community at >>> Apache will enable us to be less reliant on components with >>> contaminating licenses. For instance, Apache SIS seeks to become an >>> alternative to Geotools and Geotoolkit. >>> >>> Known Risks >>> >>> Project Name >>> >>> No trademark is associated with the Baremaps name, and the project is >>> already well referenced by search engines. The .com, .org, and .net >>> domains are the property of Bertil Chapuis, who agrees to transfer >>> them to the Apache Software Foundation unconditionally upon request. >>> >>> Orphaned Products >>> >>> There is a risk of being orphaned due to the
Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator
+1 (non-binding) On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 8:20 AM Jean-Baptiste Onofré wrote: > +1 (binding) > > Regards > JB > > On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 2:52 PM Bertrand Delacretaz > wrote: > > > > Hi, > > > > The [DISCUSS] thread on Baremaps [1] has slowed down, with no > > objections AFAICS, so I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the > > Apache incubator. > > > > The proposal is copied below and available at > > https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/INCUBATOR/Baremaps+Proposal > > > > Please cast your vote: > > > > [ ] +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator > > [ ] +0, I don't care either way > > [ ] -1, do not bring Baremap into the Incubator, because... > > > > This majority vote is open for at least 72 hours. > > > > Only votes from Incubator PMC members are binding, but other votes are > welcome! > > > > -Bertrand > > > > [1] https://lists.apache.org/thread/wlqvf709oljv20qd3f44pstn4l8vt4n3 > > > > -- Baremaps Proposal -- > > > > Abstract > > > > Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components > > for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. > > > > Proposal > > > > Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components > > for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. It provides a > > data pipeline enabling developers to build maps with different data > > sources. It offers live reload capabilities that allow cartographers > > to customize the content and the style of a map. It includes an > > attribution-free map schema and style that stimulates derived work. > > Finally, it provides services commonly used in online maps, such as > > location search and IP to location. > > > > Background > > > > The infrastructure components required to publish and operate > > large-scale online maps are often closed-source, heterogeneous, > > complex, and expensive. For instance: the visualization of maps in Web > > browsers or on mobile devices requires processing and tiling large > > spatial datasets, such as OpenStreetMap; the location of users based > > on their IP addresses requires aggregating and merging data from > > network information centers; the ability to search in a map requires > > indexing features based on text and spatial attributes in different > > languages. > > > > Rationale > > > > Web mapping infrastructure is often managed by large teams of > > developers (e.g., Google Maps, Apple Maps, Mapbox, etc.), which makes > > it hard to customize and evolve. Apache Baremaps is a Web mapping > > infrastructure for the rest of us: it enables individuals and small > > teams of developers to regain control over spatial data and to develop > > custom mapping experiences. As a result, Apache Baremaps facilitates > > innovation in niche areas where resources are limited and > > customization is needed (e.g., sustainable mobility, civil > > engineering, urban planning, environment monitoring, startups, etc.). > > > > Initial Goals > > > > The primary goals are: > > > > to learn the Apache Way; > > to release a customizable attribution-free map schema and style; > > to publish a tiled world map in different formats (mvt, png, 3D Tiles > > Next, etc.); > > to grow the community and attract new contributors; > > to release additional services and components (IP to location, > > location search, etc.). > > > > Current Status > > > > Meritocracy > > > > Baremaps is a project initially developed by Bertil Chapuis. It has > > already attracted outside contributors. Therefore, the process of > > electing new committers and project management committee members > > should be natural. > > > > Community > > > > The need for Web mapping infrastructure is great, hence a good > > potential for a diverse community mixing developers and cartographers. > > > > Core Developers > > > > The contributors to Baremaps include developers from academia and > > industry, mainly located in Europe. The contributions include > > documentation, bug fixes, and new features. Most of the development > > and communication currently takes place on GitHub. > > > > Alignment > > > > Many critical components used in the geospatial community are released > > under LGPL (e.g., Geotools, Geotoolkit). We are strongly aligned with > > the terms of the Apache license. Joining the geospatial community at > > Apache will enable us to be less reliant on components with > > contaminating licenses. For instance, Apache SIS seeks to become an > > alternative to Geotools and Geotoolkit. > > > > Known Risks > > > > Project Name > > > > No trademark is associated with the Baremaps name, and the project is > > already well referenced by search engines. The .com, .org, and .net > > domains are the property of Bertil Chapuis, who agrees to transfer > > them to the Apache Software Foundation unconditionally upon request. > > > > Orphaned Products > > > > There is a risk of being orphaned due to the small number of > > committers. Even if the main contributor has no plan to leave the > > project, this is a problem
Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator
+1 (binding) Regards JB On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 2:52 PM Bertrand Delacretaz wrote: > > Hi, > > The [DISCUSS] thread on Baremaps [1] has slowed down, with no > objections AFAICS, so I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the > Apache incubator. > > The proposal is copied below and available at > https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/INCUBATOR/Baremaps+Proposal > > Please cast your vote: > > [ ] +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator > [ ] +0, I don't care either way > [ ] -1, do not bring Baremap into the Incubator, because... > > This majority vote is open for at least 72 hours. > > Only votes from Incubator PMC members are binding, but other votes are > welcome! > > -Bertrand > > [1] https://lists.apache.org/thread/wlqvf709oljv20qd3f44pstn4l8vt4n3 > > -- Baremaps Proposal -- > > Abstract > > Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components > for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. > > Proposal > > Apache Baremaps is a toolkit and a set of infrastructure components > for creating, publishing, and operating online maps. It provides a > data pipeline enabling developers to build maps with different data > sources. It offers live reload capabilities that allow cartographers > to customize the content and the style of a map. It includes an > attribution-free map schema and style that stimulates derived work. > Finally, it provides services commonly used in online maps, such as > location search and IP to location. > > Background > > The infrastructure components required to publish and operate > large-scale online maps are often closed-source, heterogeneous, > complex, and expensive. For instance: the visualization of maps in Web > browsers or on mobile devices requires processing and tiling large > spatial datasets, such as OpenStreetMap; the location of users based > on their IP addresses requires aggregating and merging data from > network information centers; the ability to search in a map requires > indexing features based on text and spatial attributes in different > languages. > > Rationale > > Web mapping infrastructure is often managed by large teams of > developers (e.g., Google Maps, Apple Maps, Mapbox, etc.), which makes > it hard to customize and evolve. Apache Baremaps is a Web mapping > infrastructure for the rest of us: it enables individuals and small > teams of developers to regain control over spatial data and to develop > custom mapping experiences. As a result, Apache Baremaps facilitates > innovation in niche areas where resources are limited and > customization is needed (e.g., sustainable mobility, civil > engineering, urban planning, environment monitoring, startups, etc.). > > Initial Goals > > The primary goals are: > > to learn the Apache Way; > to release a customizable attribution-free map schema and style; > to publish a tiled world map in different formats (mvt, png, 3D Tiles > Next, etc.); > to grow the community and attract new contributors; > to release additional services and components (IP to location, > location search, etc.). > > Current Status > > Meritocracy > > Baremaps is a project initially developed by Bertil Chapuis. It has > already attracted outside contributors. Therefore, the process of > electing new committers and project management committee members > should be natural. > > Community > > The need for Web mapping infrastructure is great, hence a good > potential for a diverse community mixing developers and cartographers. > > Core Developers > > The contributors to Baremaps include developers from academia and > industry, mainly located in Europe. The contributions include > documentation, bug fixes, and new features. Most of the development > and communication currently takes place on GitHub. > > Alignment > > Many critical components used in the geospatial community are released > under LGPL (e.g., Geotools, Geotoolkit). We are strongly aligned with > the terms of the Apache license. Joining the geospatial community at > Apache will enable us to be less reliant on components with > contaminating licenses. For instance, Apache SIS seeks to become an > alternative to Geotools and Geotoolkit. > > Known Risks > > Project Name > > No trademark is associated with the Baremaps name, and the project is > already well referenced by search engines. The .com, .org, and .net > domains are the property of Bertil Chapuis, who agrees to transfer > them to the Apache Software Foundation unconditionally upon request. > > Orphaned Products > > There is a risk of being orphaned due to the small number of > committers. Even if the main contributor has no plan to leave the > project, this is a problem we need to address in the future. > > Inexperience with open source > > The initial committers contributed to open source projects in the past > but have only a few experiences with the governance of open source > projects in a Foundation such as Apache. > > Length of incubation > > We expect to achieve most of the initial goals
Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator
+1 (binding) Madhawa On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 4:19 PM Julian Hyde wrote: > +1 (binding) > > Julian > > > On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 8:10 AM Josh Fischer wrote: > > > > +1 (non-binding) > > > > On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 7:54 AM Bertrand Delacretaz < > bdelacre...@apache.org> > > wrote: > > > > > Bertrand Delacretaz wrote: > > > > ...I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the > > > > Apache incubator. > > > >... > > > > > > +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator! > > > > > > -Bertrand > > > > > > - > > > To unsubscribe, e-mail: general-unsubscr...@incubator.apache.org > > > For additional commands, e-mail: general-h...@incubator.apache.org > > > > > > -- > > Sent from A Mobile Device > > - > To unsubscribe, e-mail: general-unsubscr...@incubator.apache.org > For additional commands, e-mail: general-h...@incubator.apache.org > >
Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator
Hi, +1 (binding) On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 10:19 PM Julian Hyde wrote: > > +1 (binding) > > Julian > > > On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 8:10 AM Josh Fischer wrote: > > > > +1 (non-binding) > > > > On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 7:54 AM Bertrand Delacretaz > > wrote: > > > > > Bertrand Delacretaz wrote: > > > > ...I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the > > > > Apache incubator. > > > >... > > > > > > +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator! > > > > > > -Bertrand > > > > > > - > > > To unsubscribe, e-mail: general-unsubscr...@incubator.apache.org > > > For additional commands, e-mail: general-h...@incubator.apache.org > > > > > > -- > > Sent from A Mobile Device > > - > To unsubscribe, e-mail: general-unsubscr...@incubator.apache.org > For additional commands, e-mail: general-h...@incubator.apache.org > -- Best wishes! CalvinKirs - To unsubscribe, e-mail: general-unsubscr...@incubator.apache.org For additional commands, e-mail: general-h...@incubator.apache.org
Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator
+1 (binding) Julian On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 8:10 AM Josh Fischer wrote: > > +1 (non-binding) > > On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 7:54 AM Bertrand Delacretaz > wrote: > > > Bertrand Delacretaz wrote: > > > ...I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the > > > Apache incubator. > > >... > > > > +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator! > > > > -Bertrand > > > > - > > To unsubscribe, e-mail: general-unsubscr...@incubator.apache.org > > For additional commands, e-mail: general-h...@incubator.apache.org > > > > -- > Sent from A Mobile Device - To unsubscribe, e-mail: general-unsubscr...@incubator.apache.org For additional commands, e-mail: general-h...@incubator.apache.org
Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator
+1 (non-binding) On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 7:54 AM Bertrand Delacretaz wrote: > Bertrand Delacretaz wrote: > > ...I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the > > Apache incubator. > >... > > +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator! > > -Bertrand > > - > To unsubscribe, e-mail: general-unsubscr...@incubator.apache.org > For additional commands, e-mail: general-h...@incubator.apache.org > > -- Sent from A Mobile Device
Re: [VOTE] Accept Baremaps into the Apache Incubator
Bertrand Delacretaz wrote: > ...I'm calling a vote to accept Baremap into the > Apache incubator. >... +1, bring Baremap into the Incubator! -Bertrand - To unsubscribe, e-mail: general-unsubscr...@incubator.apache.org For additional commands, e-mail: general-h...@incubator.apache.org