Hi Niall, Thank you for pointing out the necessity of announcing the release on the [email protected] mailing list. I apologize for my oversight in not doing so initially. I appreciate you taking the time to work on the SVN update process and for your valuable input. I will proceed to write to the list promptly.
Best regards, Jinwoo Hwang (he/him/his) SAS® Research and Development http://JinwooHwang.com<http://jinwoohwang.com/> From: Niall Pemberton <[email protected]> Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Geode 1.15.2 — A Revival Made Possible by You. Let’s Build 2.0.0 Together. EXTERNAL 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. 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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. 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