Hi all, we (Julien, Alexandre and myself) have been discussing about the future of the /external modules in Storm over in Slack (#Storm). As Slack isn't the place for any decisions at the ASF, we are now moving these discussion to the list.
Many of these modules aren't maintained anymore and there created in the spirit of "committer sponsorships": Many of those "sponsors" aren't active anymore. To get an idea of which of these modules are actually used, we were thinking of asking the community for input before discussing deprecating or removing modules from "/external" from Storm 2. I created a draft mail for user@ and dev@ which can be found below. WDYT? Any thoughts? Gruß Richard #### Dear Apache Storm Users, we would like to update you on recent discussions regarding the future of the Apache Storm project and its modules. As you may be aware, there was a discussion to move Apache Storm to the attic due to resource limitations and waning community involvement. However, we are pleased to share that Storm will continue under the Apache Umbrella as a top level project. To ensure the sustainability and vitality of Apache Storm, we are now focusing our efforts on maintaining the Storm 2.x series. However, in order to streamline our development process and allocate resources efficiently, we must address some challenges posed by less active previously community-maintained modules. Within the /external directory of the Apache Storm repository, there are various modules that were once actively maintained by community members, but over time, their activity has diminished. These modules have placed a strain on the overall development process, and we believe it's important to assess their current relevance to the community. You can find the list of these modules at the following link: https://github.com/apache/storm/tree/master/external ## Call for Your Input To assess the actual usage and necessity of these modules, we have created a GDPR-compliant survey. Your feedback is crucial in helping us determine which modules are actively used and which ones may need to be deprecated. Your input will greatly influence our decisions moving forward. ## Access the Survey We kindly ask you to participate in the survey by indicating whether you are currently using any of the modules listed in the /external directory. If you believe that a specific module is still essential, we encourage you to consider contributing to its maintenance. Here is the link to the survey: <GDPR-Conform-Survey-LINK> ;-) ## Get Involved If you are passionate about any of the modules that are on the verge of being deprecated, this is your opportunity to step up and contribute. Your involvement will not only ensure the continued existence of these modules but also contribute to the overall health of the Apache Storm ecosystem. Thanks in advance!
