Hi Richard, thanks for setting up the poll, I think this is a very meaningful step to help storm development focusing its resources best.
Regarding the vote: how should one vote? Does yes/green checkmark mean "I am actively using the external module" or does it mean "I am okay with the module being deprecated"? Am Mi., 30. Aug. 2023 um 09:32 Uhr schrieb Richard Zowalla <r...@apache.org >: > Dear Apache Storm Users, > > we would like to update you on recent discussions regarding the future > of the Apache Storm project and its modules. As you may be aware, there > was a discussion to move Apache Storm to the attic due to resource > limitations and waning community involvement. However, we are pleased > to share that Storm will continue under the Apache Umbrella as a top > level project. > > To ensure the sustainability and vitality of Apache Storm, we are now > focusing our efforts on maintaining the Storm 2.x series. However, in > order to streamline our development process and allocate resources > efficiently, we must address some challenges posed by less active > previously community-maintained modules. > > Within the /external directory of the Apache Storm repository, there > are various modules that were once actively maintained by community > members, but over time, their activity has diminished. These modules > have placed a strain on the overall development process, and we believe > it's important to assess their current relevance to the community. > > You can find the list of these modules at the following link: > > https://github.com/apache/storm/tree/master/external > > ## Call for Your Input > > To assess the actual usage and necessity of these modules, we have > created a GDPR-compliant survey. Your feedback is crucial in helping us > determine which modules are actively used and which ones may need to be > deprecated. Your input will greatly influence our decisions moving > forward. > > ## Access the Survey > > We kindly ask you to participate in the survey by indicating whether > you are currently using any of the modules listed in the /external > directory. If you believe that a specific module is still essential, we > encourage you to consider contributing to its maintenance. > > Here is the link to the survey: > > https://terminplaner4.dfn.de/EYNJzD9U64UFGOGq > > The survey is open till 30/09/2023 23:59 UTC > > Of course, you can also just reply to this mail with your preference. > We will share the results after the survey is closed. > > ## Get Involved > > If you are passionate about any of the modules that are on the verge of > being deprecated, this is your opportunity to step up and contribute. > Your involvement will not only ensure the continued existence of these > modules but also contribute to the overall health of the Apache Storm > ecosystem. > > Thanks in advance! > > > >
