On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 9:11 PM, Simone Tripodi <simonetrip...@apache.org> wrote: > Hi Rahul!!! :) > thanks for your feedbacks!!! this time I would like to experiment in > the sandbox an almost complete rewrite of Digester, simplifying the > actual design centralizing the configuration - and loosing > retro-compatibility. Moreover I would like doing a strong code > polishing, removing deprecated APIs at first stage. > <snip/>
If we're losing compatibility in the core component APIs due to a major rewrite, it may be better as a new component rather than the next major release. -Rahul > The idea can, of course, be ported also on the current Digester > implementation, so once the sandbox will be completed we could apply > the new feature also on 2.X and at the same time think about a > possible 3.X. > WDYT? > Have a nice day, all the best, > Simo > > http://people.apache.org/~simonetripodi/ > http://www.99soft.org/ > > > > On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 11:08 PM, Rahul Akolkar <rahul.akol...@gmail.com> > wrote: >> On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 1:23 PM, Simone Tripodi >> <simonetrip...@apache.org> wrote: >>> Hi all guys, >>> I would like to propose a new sandbox to experiment a fresh, >>> different, new set of Digester APIs that strongly uses a DSL for rules >>> configuration. >>> As described in the original proposal[1], the idea comes from a James >>> Carman's comment on an old Digester issue, so his >>> help/guidance/mentoring would be more than appreciated. >>> Please cast your vote, if there are no objections I would like to >>> start this work in the sandbox and try to promote as TLP with your >>> help/mentoring/involvement. >> <snip/> >> >> This would be in addition to the existing digester APIs? I think we >> want to be compatible so don't know if it makes sense to remove/change >> existing APIs. >> >> The sandbox is always open for experimentation, no objections there. >> >> -Rahul >> >> >>> I really hope this could be point of your interest that makes you >>> curious enough to participate! >>> Have a nice day, all the best, >>> Simo >>> >>> [1] http://markmail.org/message/5ry2lmfkpxkrqwh6 >>> >>> http://people.apache.org/~simonetripodi/ >>> http://www.99soft.org/ >>> >> --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: dev-unsubscr...@commons.apache.org For additional commands, e-mail: dev-h...@commons.apache.org
