-0 because for me, and mentioned by some others, the name "scxml" is so opaque. When I look at the name I have no clue what it is. I know it's verbose but simply expanding the "SC" to StateChartXML would change my mind to full support. (The "StateChartXML" name would be the same length as "Configuration".)
On 4/8/06, Rahul Akolkar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I propose, for the second time, that we move [scxml] to Commons > Proper. As a quick reminder, the first vote [1] called three months > ago was -1'ed for lack of developer support. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > [ ] +1 Move [scxml] to Commons Proper > [ ] +0 I am fine with this move > [ ] -0 I am not too keen, because ... > [ ] -1 I am against this move, because ... > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This VOTE will remain open for a minimum of 72 hours. > > Why this proposal? Some data points, in no particular order (worth > stressing that sentences prefixed by IMO are my opinions): > > * Repository-wise, [scxml] remains the most active component in the > Commons sandbox. Most activity is building in new features, rather > than iterating over any existing core (see commit messages in dev > archives). > > * [scxml] is the most active sandbox component on the user list. Many > users are keen on using it, reminders about the sandbox status of the > component are handed out frequently (see user list archives). User > demand has driven many of the latest changes to the code. > > * IMO, there is enough interest in the concept amongst Commons > developers (see CommonsPeople wiki page). The code has been looked at > critically by more than one Commons developers (see Tim's bugathon in > BZ). > > * A [scxml] release will pave the way for a RDC 1.1 (its "parent" > project) which is overdue in Taglibs, and already incorporates a > SCXML-based dialog management strategy. IMO, [scxml] can add value to > other projects within the ASF. Outside projects have also shown > interest in using Commons SCXML as well (see this reference [2] in > Eclipse land). > > * IMO, [scxml] brings in new ideas and people to Commons, and in the > long run, its existence may also prove beneficial to its upstream > Commons components such as JEXL. > > -Rahul > > [1] http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=jakarta-commons-dev&m=113709951301607&w=2 > [2] http://dev.eclipse.org/mhonarc/lists/vtp-dev/msg00151.html > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -- Sandy McArthur "He who dares not offend cannot be honest." - Thomas Paine --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
