On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 11:10 AM, Matt Benson <gudnabr...@gmail.com> wrote: > Speaking as a non-user of Digester, it would seem that as long as a new > version can process the same XML configs, and retains the ability to plug > in/adapt extensions written against v2, breakage of other APIs (which should > be minimal in such a library) isn't terribly important. Again, this is > spoken from a position of ignorance, so feel free to tell me how and why I'm > wrong. > <snip/>
Barring well thought out exceptions (such as glaring bugs), old code should continue to work. Parsing the same XML isn't the issue, parsing the same XML using the same APIs to deliver the same result is. If the core rules and rules registration APIs change, then it might as well be called Commons Foo. As you're aware, at Commons, we tend to be bound to our core component API decisions (more than other places perhaps) -- for the users, this can be seen as a feature. -Rahul > $0.02, > Matt > > On Jan 24, 2011, at 4:01 AM, Simone Tripodi wrote: > >> That's very good Rahul, >> being yourself also a Digester users, it should be easier for me >> having you to give a guideline :) >> Have a nice day! >> Simo >> >> http://people.apache.org/~simonetripodi/ >> http://www.99soft.org/ >> >> >> >> On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 4:08 AM, Rahul Akolkar <rahul.akol...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >>> On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 9:47 PM, Simone Tripodi >>> <simonetrip...@apache.org> wrote: >>>> Hi Rahul! :) >>>> good point, I think that this is yet another good reason to work on >>>> sandbox before, I'll try to stay close as much as possible to the >>>> current Digester concept, my idea/purpose/intensions are providing a >>>> new Digester and not replacing it. >>> <snip/> >>> >>> Great, lets put ourselves in the shoes of existing digester users >>> (indeed, I am one). >>> >>> If that doesn't sound like fun, the rewrite can always be proposed as >>> a new component :-) >>> >>> -Rahul >>> >>> >>>> Of course, suggestions/participation/feedbacks/guidelines are always >>>> accepted, many thanks in advance!!! >>>> Simo >>>> >>>> http://people.apache.org/~simonetripodi/ >>>> http://www.99soft.org/ >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 3:25 AM, Rahul Akolkar <rahul.akol...@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>>> 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
