Hi

I would be happy to be part of the informal 6 months review/discussion.

Regards
JB

On Fri, Dec 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM Justin Mclean <[email protected]> wrote:

> IHi,
>
> As part of an optional experiment, we're inviting the PMCs to take part in
> a 6-month review.
>
> The goal of this lightweight, self-reflective review is to provide
> podlings with an early opportunity to assess their progress, identify any
> challenges, and request additional support if needed, well before their
> first graduation discussion. Mentors are encouraged to support their
> podlings in preparing these short reviews and to participate in the
> discussion.
>
> Participation is voluntary, and there is no formal evaluation. It's an
> opportunity for the PMC to reflect and share insights with mentors and the
> broader community.
>
> At around the 6-month point, a podling would typically be expected to have:
>    - Established open communication and community activity on the mailing
> lists
>    - Made progress toward its first Apache release (or completed one)
>    - Adopted Apache governance and decision-making practices
>    - Begun attracting new contributors and building diversity
>    - Identified any blockers or support needs for the next stage of
> incubation
>
> Of course, every podling's journey is different. Some may still be
> focusing on setup or IP clearance, while others may already be shipping
> releases. The intent is not to compare projects, but to encourage healthy
> reflection and mentoring discussion.
>
> Further details on the 6-month review process can be found here:
>
> https://github.com/apache/incubator/blob/master/tools/6MonthReview/README.md
>
> The auto-generated templates for reviews are available at:
> https://github.com/apache/incubator/tree/master/tools/6MonthReview/reports
>
> Kind regards,
> Justin
>

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