Thank you Jinwoo for all your efforts on releasing Geode 1.15.2 This release would also be really good to announce on the [email protected] mailing list
Niall On Sat, 20 Sept 2025 at 19:41, Jinwoo Hwang <[email protected]> wrote: > > Dear Apache Geode Developer Community, > > After three years of dormancy, Geode 1.15.2 is more than just a release—it’s > a revival. And it happened because you stepped forward. > > Your generosity, initiative, and technical excellence breathed new life into > this project. Whether you reviewed code, resolved CVEs, modernized > infrastructure, or simply offered encouragement, your contributions made this > milestone possible. We’re deeply grateful for the time, energy, and care you > invested. > > I don’t make any dime from the sleepless nights or weekends spent pushing > this forward—this is simply what I love doing, for a community we believe in > and a legacy we’re building together. It’s not about compensation; it’s about > conviction, contribution, and the joy of seeing something meaningful thrive. > > But let’s not stop here. > > We’ve built momentum—and now is the time to propel forward. As shared in our > recent https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/GEODE-10467, we’re inviting the > community to help shape the next chapter. Whether it’s Java 21 support, Jetty > upgrades, Lucene evolution, Spring integration, or simplifying legacy > features—your insights and participation are essential. > > Let’s show the world that Apache Geode is no longer dormant. Let’s > demonstrate that with community support, we don’t just maintain—we excel. > > If Geode 1.15.2 was our comeback, then 2.0.0 is our declaration. A > declaration that open source thrives when we pay it forward—with our talent, > our time, and our generosity. > > So if you’ve ever benefited from Geode, or believe in the power of > community-driven software, now’s the time to jump in. Help us shape what’s > next. Your contribution—big or small—can make a real difference. > > Thank you again for making Geode 1.15.2 a reality. We’re excited for what’s > next—and we hope you’ll join us in building it together. > > > Best regards, > > Jinwoo Hwang (he/him/his) > > > > SAS® Research and Development > > http://JinwooHwang.com<http://jinwoohwang.com/> > >
