Hi, The usual take on it is that the more options, the better. If there are standards, that's great, but a lot of people think standards hinder creativity. And if a product is really good it frequently becomes a de-facto or actual.
So yeah, there are a lot of people doing similar work and reinventing the same wheels. That's not new, it's been the case for years. It's not specific to Java, it was the same (and still is in some areas) with other languages. It's not specific to the server-side, but applies to the client-side as well. It's not just open-source, it's $$$ software as well. And I don't think it's bad. ;) And with that, a good weekend to all ;) Yoav Shapira http://www.yoavshapira.com >-----Original Message----- >From: Corey Scott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: Friday, November 05, 2004 1:21 PM >To: Jakarta Commons Developers List >Subject: [OT] Aren't we all fighting the same battles? > >This may not the time (or the place), but I am going to ask anyway. > >It would seem that at the moment, all around the world, people are >doing the same work over and over. Particularly in regard to certain >packages/functions, this to me seems a little (well a lot) redundant. > >Specifically, there seems to be an insane abundance of CMS'es for >example. With no really effort put into standardization, >collaboration, etc. This effectivately results in the rest of us >developing other add-ons (eg. forums, shopping-carts, etc.) that are >not integrated, dont co-operate or any of the other nice stuff :-) > >I realize that Apache Forrest (and others) are working web-site >generation tools, but I would like to find out what everyone thinks >about the feasibility of developing an Apache CMS. > >For my mind it would have to be something that is: >1) user friendly (for non-techies too), sadly not all projects are >2) standards based >3) secure >4) has good performance >5) db independant >6) open to extension and integration >7) flexible > >Anyway, these are my musings, I will very much appreciate any and all >comments. > >Thanks, >Corey > >--------------------------------------------------------------------- >To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This e-mail, including any attachments, is a confidential business communication, and may contain information that is confidential, proprietary and/or privileged. This e-mail is intended only for the individual(s) to whom it is addressed, and may not be saved, copied, printed, disclosed or used by anyone else. If you are not the(an) intended recipient, please immediately delete this e-mail from your computer system and notify the sender. Thank you. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
