+1. Colm.
On Tue, Jan 13, 2015 at 11:33 AM, Daniel Gruno <humbed...@apache.org> wrote: > +1 binding as well. > > > On 2015-01-10 07:07, Alan D. Cabrera wrote: > >> +1 binding >> >> >> Regards, >> Alan >> >> On Jan 9, 2015, at 8:58 AM, Hadrian Zbarcea <hzbar...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> +1 >>> >>> From the conversation with Marko, he intended to submit this as a >>> formal vote, but didn't use the regular voting template. >>> >>> Voting will remain open until at least January 15, 2015 18:00 ET. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> Hadrian >>> >>> >>> On 01/09/2015 11:35 AM, Marko Rodriguez wrote: >>> >>>> Hello everyone, >>>> >>>> Over the last 2 weeks, TinkerPop's proposal has been worked on with >>>> support from: >>>> * David Nalley (champion) >>>> * Rich Bowen (mentor) >>>> * Hadrian Zbarcea (mentor) >>>> * Daniel Gruno (mentor) >>>> * Marko Rodriguez (submitting on behalf of TinkerPop) >>>> >>>> We feel it is now in prime shape from submission to vote. Enjoy!. >>>> (URL to wiki version: https://wiki.apache.org/ >>>> incubator/TinkerPopProposal) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> A. Abstract >>>> >>>> TinkerPop <http://tinkerpop.com/> is a graph computing framework >>>> written in Java. A graph <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ >>>> Graph_%28mathematics%29> is a data structure composed of vertices and >>>> edges and is useful for modeling complex domains with arbitrary relations >>>> (edges, links, lines) between entities (vertices, objects, dots). TinkerPop >>>> <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> provides a core API that >>>> graph system vendors can implement. There are various types of graph >>>> systems including in-memory graph libraries, OLTP graph databases, and OLAP >>>> graph processors (see On Graph Computing <http://markorodriguez.com/ >>>> 2013/01/09/on-graph-computing/> for more information). Once the core >>>> interfaces are implemented, the underlying graph system can be queried >>>> using the graph traversal language Gremlin and processed withTinkerPop < >>>> https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop>-enabled algorithms. For >>>> many, TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> is seen >>>> as the JDBC <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_Database_Connectivity> >>>> of the graph computing community. >>>> >>>> >>>> B. Proposal >>>> >>>> TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> was formed in >>>> 2009 and is currently in the milestone series of 3.0.0. From the start, >>>> TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> has provided >>>> its software open source and free to use for which ever reason (commercial >>>> or otherwise). Initially the license was BSD, but as of TinkerPop3 < >>>> https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop3>, the license was changed >>>> to Apache2. The TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> >>>> team is composed of developers, evangelists, and representatives from graph >>>> system vendors (see TinkerPop Contributors <http://www.tinkerpop.com/ >>>> docs/3.0.0-SNAPSHOT/#tinkerpop-contributors> for more information). >>>> TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> has done its >>>> best to remain vendor agnostic and works closely with all vendors to ensure >>>> that the constructs within TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/ >>>> incubator/TinkerPop> are able to accommodate the requirements of the >>>> underlying graph system. To date, 12 "TinkerPop < >>>> https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> recognized" graph system >>>> vendors provide TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> >>>> implementations. We believe that by joining The Apache Software Foundation, >>>> our vendors, users, and contributors will feel more comfortable in terms of >>>> legal protected, in terms of wider-adoption, and in terms of project >>>> stability. >>>> >>>> >>>> C. Background >>>> >>>> TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> has had >>>> steady, active development since 2009 when it was founded. Over the years, >>>> the Gremlin query language within TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/ >>>> incubator/TinkerPop> has been adopted by various JVM languages and as >>>> such, there exists Gremlin-Groovy, Gremlin-Scala, Gremlin-Clojure, >>>> Gremlin-JavaScript <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/JavaScript>, and >>>> the like. In many ways, Gremlin is seen as a traversal style that can be >>>> readily adopted within the programming constructs of the developer's native >>>> language --- both on and off the JVM. TinkerPop < >>>> https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> is not bound to the JVM >>>> in that developers wishing to interact with a TinkerPop < >>>> https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop>-enabled graph system can >>>> leverage Gremlin Server which provides "over the wire" communication as >>>> well as the entry point for non-JVM language bindings. TinkerPop < >>>> https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> is being used is >>>> production graph-based applications around the world and is only getting >>>> better with age. >>>> >>>> >>>> D. Rationale >>>> >>>> The graph computing space has grown over the years to encompass >>>> numerous graph database and graph processing systems. TinkerPop < >>>> https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> was created as a unifying >>>> framework for interoperability, language standardization, and data model >>>> standardization. This framework makes it simple to "plug and play" the >>>> back-end graph implementation without affecting the developer's code. This >>>> is analogous to the way in which the JDBC allows users to swap relational >>>> databases while keeping the same programming interface. TinkerPop < >>>> https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> also brings together OLTP >>>> systems (graph databases) and OLAP systems (graph processors) by providing >>>> a single query language (Gremlin) for executing graph algorithms >>>> transparently over either type of system. The seamless support of >>>> single-machine systems and distributed systems provides an identical >>>> end-user experience within the boundaries of the space and time constraints >>>> of the underlying graph system. >>>> >>>> >>>> E. Initial Goals >>>> >>>> The goal of this proposal is to migrate TinkerPop < >>>> https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> to The Apache Software >>>> Foundation to >>>> >>>> 1. get more exposure to the project >>>> 2. legally protect the developers and contributors of the project >>>> 3. >>>> ensure that TinkerPop >>>> <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> has a >>>> vendor-neutral, stable home for the future >>>> >>>> >>>> F. Current Status >>>> >>>> TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> is planning to >>>> release TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> >>>> 3.0.0.GA early 2015. We would like to release TinkerPop < >>>> https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> 3.0.0.GA at the Apache >>>> Software Foundation. >>>> >>>> >>>> G. Meritocracy >>>> >>>> TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> already has an >>>> established community that values meritocracy. Anyone is welcome to >>>> contribute to TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> >>>> and voice their opinions/thoughts on the direction of the project. If an >>>> individual provides beneficial pull requests, documentation updates, >>>> theoretical ideas, etc. then they are asked to join TinkerPop < >>>> https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> as committers. Moreover, >>>> TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> is a business >>>> friendly community. It provides a forum where vendors collaborate, via >>>> individual representatives, by contributing ideas, code and content. >>>> >>>> We believe the values of the community align well with the ASF, and we >>>> are willing to adapt our practices when necessary. >>>> >>>> >>>> H. Community >>>> >>>> The TinkerPop mailing list <https://groups.google.com/ >>>> forum/#%21forum/gremlin-users> has 1500+ subscribers with a flow of >>>> approximately 10 emails a day. In addition to the initial committers there >>>> are about two dozen folks that have contributed code to the project, and >>>> 1/2 of those are from Graph vendors. Note that there are individuals that >>>> participate in the TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/ >>>> incubator/TinkerPop> ecosystem by providing language bindings and >>>> system implementations. While not contributing to the core codebase per se, >>>> they supportTinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> >>>> via their software and lecture outreach. >>>> >>>> >>>> I. Core developers >>>> >>>> The initial committer list is small, and we hope to grow that into a >>>> larger, vibrant community at the Apache Software Foundation. >>>> >>>> >>>> J. Alignment >>>> >>>> TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> is licensed >>>> Apache2. The OLAP reference implementation that distributes with TinkerPop >>>> < >>>> https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> is based on Hadoop < >>>> http://hadoop.apache.org/> and Giraph <http://giraph.apache.org/>. >>>> There has been a push from vendors and commercial organizations interested >>>> in ensuring TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> >>>> has the legal support of a software foundation. We believe The Apache >>>> Software Foundation to be a great home for TinkerPop < >>>> https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop>. >>>> >>>> >>>> K. Known Risks & Abandoned projects >>>> >>>> TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> is currently >>>> at TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> 3.0.0.M6. >>>> There is a significant amount of code developed since TinkerPop < >>>> https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop>'s inception. We have done >>>> our best to secure CLAs from contributors. To date did not have any legal >>>> or political issues. TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/ >>>> incubator/TinkerPop> has 12 official graph vendors that maintain or >>>> support a TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> >>>> implementation for their system. If, lets say, 75% of those vendors decide >>>> against providing a TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/ >>>> incubator/TinkerPop> interface, then this would be detrimental to >>>> TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop>'s efforts. >>>> With that, it is very important that TinkerPop < >>>> https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> remain neutral and >>>> engaged with vendors. >>>> >>>> >>>> L. Inexperience with Open Source >>>> >>>> The primary developers of TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/ >>>> incubator/TinkerPop> have been producing TinkerPop < >>>> https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> open source code and >>>> releases in full public view since 2009 via both our GitHub < >>>> https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/GitHub> repository and our public >>>> mailing lists. We pride ourselves in professional software, documentation, >>>> and aesthetics. With its integration to numerous graph systems in the >>>> market, we see TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> >>>> as a masterpiece in the open source space. We are working with both open >>>> source and commercial entities to ensure a solid, respected product. >>>> >>>> >>>> M. Homogeneous Developers >>>> >>>> The initial set of committers all hail from different employers. >>>> >>>> >>>> N. Reliance on Salaried Developers >>>> >>>> TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> is open source >>>> and no individual is paid for their contributions except for our logo >>>> designer. All the logos and documentation graphics are released Apache2. >>>> >>>> >>>> O. Relationships with Other Apache Projects >>>> >>>> TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> currently >>>> leverages Hadoop, Giraph, and in the near future, will integrate with Spark >>>> <https://spark.apache.org/>. Internally, the project leverages Maven3, >>>> Apache Configuration, and Apache Commons. >>>> >>>> >>>> P. An Excessive Fascination with the Apache Brand >>>> >>>> TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> is interested >>>> in The Apache Software Foundation for the legal support and protection it >>>> can offer our developers. Numerous large software organizations have urged >>>> TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> to join a >>>> foundation so that they may more easily provide contributors from their >>>> organization and moreover, maintain confidence in building products atop >>>> TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop>. With that >>>> said, TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> does >>>> respect the Apache Software Foundation brand and believes that by joining >>>> The Apache Software Foundation, we will further boost the recognition and >>>> prestige of our product. Finally, note that a TinkerPop book < >>>> http://www.tinkerpopbook.com/> is slated for 2015. Combining the >>>> Apache Software Foundation and a long awaited book should ensure a new >>>> uptake of contributors, users, vendors, and promoters. >>>> >>>> >>>> Q. Documentation >>>> >>>> TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> takes pride in >>>> its documentation: >>>> >>>> AsciiDoc <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/AsciiDoc> >>>> >>>> http://www.tinkerpop.com/docs/3.0.0-SNAPSHOT/ >>>> JavaDoc <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/JavaDoc> (core) >>>> >>>> http://www.tinkerpop.com/javadocs/3.0.0-SNAPSHOT/core/ >>>> JavaDoc <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/JavaDoc> (full) >>>> >>>> http://www.tinkerpop.com/javadocs/3.0.0-SNAPSHOT/full/ >>>> >>>> >>>> R. Initial Source >>>> >>>> TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> is currently >>>> hosted on GitHub <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/GitHub>: >>>> https://github.com/tinkerpop/. >>>> >>>> The following repositories would like to be migrated to ASF. >>>> >>>> TinkerPop3 <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop3> >>>> >>>> https://github.com/tinkerpop/tinkerpop3 >>>> Blueprints (TinkerPop2 <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop2>) >>>> >>>> https://github.com/tinkerpop/blueprints >>>> Pipes (TinkerPop2 <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop2>) >>>> >>>> https://github.com/tinkerpop/pipes >>>> Frames (TinkerPop2 <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop2> >>>> >>>> https://github.com/tinkerpop/frames >>>> Gremlin (TinkerPop2 <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop2>) >>>> >>>> https://github.com/tinkerpop/gremlin >>>> Rexster (TinkerPop2 <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop2>) >>>> >>>> https://github.com/tinkerpop/rexster >>>> >>>> >>>> S. Source & Intellectual Property Submission Plan >>>> >>>> TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> has required >>>> CLAs from contributors in the past to ensure solid IP provenance. TinkerPop >>>> <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> plans to submit a >>>> Software Grant for the content in the following repositories: >>>> https://github.com/tinkerpop/tinkerpop3 >>>> >>>> We plan to transfer to the ASF the TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/ >>>> incubator/TinkerPop> trademark as well as the commissioned artwork for >>>> TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> logos and the >>>> http://tinkerpop.com <http://tinkerpop.com/> and http://tinkerpop.org < >>>> http://tinkerpop.org/> domains. >>>> >>>> >>>> T. External Dependencies >>>> >>>> TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> relies on a >>>> number of open source dependencies. We believe these to comply with the >>>> third-party licensing guidelines. If any dependencies are unfit, we will >>>> make the necessary changes. >>>> >>>> >>>> U. Cryptography >>>> >>>> None. >>>> >>>> >>>> V. Required Resources >>>> >>>> >>>> W. Mailing Lists >>>> >>>> TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> requests the >>>> following mailing list: >>>> >>>> User Mailing List >>>> >>>> us...@tinkerpop.incubator.apache.org <mailto:users@tinkerpop. >>>> incubator.apache.org> >>>> Developer Mailing List >>>> >>>> d...@tinkerpop.incubator.apache.org <mailto:dev@tinkerpop. >>>> incubator.apache.org> >>>> Private Mailing List >>>> >>>> priv...@tinkerpop.incubator.apache.org <mailto:private@tinkerpop. >>>> incubator.apache.org> >>>> Commits Mailing List >>>> >>>> comm...@tinkerpop.incubator.apache.org <mailto:commits@tinkerpop. >>>> incubator.apache.org> >>>> >>>> >>>> X. Subversion Directory >>>> >>>> TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> will use >>>> subversion for it’s website and requests: >>>> >>>> * >>>> https://svn.apache.org/repos/asf/incubator/tinkerpop >>>> >>>> >>>> Y. Git Repository >>>> >>>> TinkerPop <https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/TinkerPop> wishes to have >>>> the following created: >>>> >>>> * >>>> https://git-wip-us.apache.org/repos/asf/incubator-tinkerpop.git >>>> >>>> And to have all of these mirrored to Github with integration taken care >>>> of. >>>> >>>> >>>> Z. Issue Tracking >>>> >>>> Please help us setup a JIRA instance for both issue tracking and code >>>> review (TINKERPOP). >>>> >>>> >>>> AA. Initial Committers and Affiliations >>>> >>>> Marko A. Rodriguez (2009) >>>> >>>> Aurelius >>>> Stephen Mallette (2011) >>>> >>>> Nidomics >>>> James Thornton (2013) >>>> >>>> Electric Speed >>>> >>>> >>>> BB. Sponsors >>>> >>>> * Champion: David Nalley >>>> * Mentors: Rich Bowen, Matt Franklin, Daniel Gruno, David Nalley, >>>> Hadrian Zbarcea >>>> * Sponsoring Entity: We request the Incubator to sponsor this project. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> --------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe, e-mail: general-unsubscr...@incubator.apache.org >>> For additional commands, e-mail: general-h...@incubator.apache.org >>> >>> >> --------------------------------------------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe, e-mail: general-unsubscr...@incubator.apache.org >> For additional commands, e-mail: general-h...@incubator.apache.org >> >> > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: general-unsubscr...@incubator.apache.org > For additional commands, e-mail: general-h...@incubator.apache.org > > -- Colm O hEigeartaigh Talend Community Coder http://coders.talend.com
