Hi all,
I'd like to call a VOTE for acceptance of Olingo into the Apache
incubator.
The proposal is pasted at the bottom on this email.
The corresponding wiki page is:
http://wiki.apache.org/incubator/OlingoProposal
[ ] +1 Accept Olingo into the Apache incubator
[ ] +0 Don't care.
[ ] -1 Don't accept Olingo into the incubator because...
+1 from me (binding)
I'll close the VOTE next Sunday.
Thanks,
Florian
= Apache Olingo Proposal =
=== Abstract ===
Apache Olingo is a generic Java language implementation of the OData
2.0 specification which will serve as a code base for the upcoming OASIS
OData specification.
=== Proposal ===
The Open Data Protocol (OData) [1] is a Web protocol for querying and
updating data that provides a way to unlock your data and free it from
silos that exist in applications today. OData does this by applying and
building upon Web technologies such as HTTP, Atom Publishing Protocol
(AtomPub) and JSON to provide access to information from a variety of
applications, services, and stores.
The Apache Olingo is a library which enables developers to implement
OData producers and OData consumers. Basic principles of the library are
to provide an OData 2.0 specification compliant OData Library,
enhancements shall be possible in a compatible manner, have a clear
separation between Core and API, to provide an option to build
extensions on top. This library should be base for implementing future
releases of the specification.
=== Background ===
OData was originally developed by Microsoft and is released in a
version 2.0 under an Open Specification Promise [2]. A lot of companies
did show interests in this protocol, used it in products and gave
feedback back to Microsoft. This joined effort resulted in a new release
OData 3.0 in 2012, this version became the basis for the OASIS technical
committee [3] which is currently working on a new version of the
specification. This OASIS standard release is expected this year.
The initial Java code of this project was developed by a development
team that had already experience with other OData 2.0 and 3.0
implementations at SAP AG. The current code base implements OData 2.0
and because of this version is widely used it is a good starting point
to build an open source community for the OData standard.
The current code also comes up with an implementation of an OData
sample service. On the one side this is an example for users which want
to use the library to expose their own data and on the other side it
illustrates how implemented features work.
Additionally, the code base includes an extension which is called JPA
processor. With this extension it is easy to expose any JPA persistence
model via OData protocol without a lot of coding.
=== Rationale ===
More software vendors moving to OData means more choice for customers
who will be able to use different implementations. For the standard to
succeed, however, ensuring interoperability is paramount: in order to
manage an ever growing context and leverage the enormous portability and
interoperability issues that a globally adopted standard brings, it is
necessary to think about how to make the related ecosystem healthy and
sustainable. Successful modern standards are driven by:
Clear documentation, built iteratively with continuous feedback from
stakeholders
A clearly defined compatibility process, enforced by tools that allow
to gauge how implementations can be compatible and interoperable
Accurate compliance criteria, documented in writing as well as in
actual testing code that measure how tools and libraries are able to
interoperate
A sample implementation to clear up potential doubts and ensure that
the standard can actually be implemented in real life scenarios
The above mentioned pieces are able to make the development activity,
towards an OData implementation, easier and more successful. Having an
healthy ecosystem will ensure a smoother implementation process, more
compliant products, and ultimately, a wider adoption of the standard.
The OData ecosystem has been successful in creating and documenting
early versions of the standard, yet it might potentially lack two very
important aspects, that is a exhaustive implementation of the complete
protocol that can be used productively and to ensure interoperability.
As much as such artifacts can be developed independently by any OData
proponent, the value of having a neutral party as a steward of actual
code is to be considered. The Apache Software Foundation has been
playing this kind of role for many years, and can provide the perfect
environment to foster contributions on the OData theme with a great
amount of expertise.
=== Initial Goals ===
Implement OData 2.0, make it final and mature
Start implementation of OASIS OData draft specification
Provide input and feedback for the draft specification to the OASIS
OData TC based on implementation
Implement OData add-ons (library extensions and toolset)
== Current Status ==
=== Meritocracy ===
Most of the initial committers are open source developers with
different experience levels and many of them have already worked in
other open source or Apache projects. We will follow standard Apache
procedures in accepting new contributors to the project team.
=== Community ===
Managed by an OASIS Technical Committee, the OData standard definition
should be based on the idea of a community driven effort.
Apache Olingo aims to be a community driven initiative in developing a
Java OData implementation. Such an approach is allowing more
transparency and direct feedback even within the definition and
improvement of OData specifications.
We encourage everyone interested in OData to join the Apache Olingo
effort.
=== Core Developers ===
The development team is international and they have all strong skills
in OData protocol. Jens Huesken who is member of the OASIS OData TC is
providing specification feedback since OData 2.0. Stephan Klevenz, also
a OASIS OData TC member, was a committer of the Apache Chemistry
project. He has experience with the Incubator and Apache and was also a
speaker on ApacheCon 2012 in Vancouver. Christian Amend, Michael Bolz
and Tamara Boehm did implement core parts of the library. Chandan V A,
Anirban Roy, Chitresh Chauhan, Jobin John and Joerg Singler are working
on the JPA processor add on.
=== Alignment ===
The project builds with Apache Maven, the core runtime requires Apache
CXF for REST binding (JAX-RS) and the sample scenario can be deployed
into any compliant Servlet or J2EE container like Apache Tomcat.
Furthermore we see OData protocol as an option to be supported by other
Apache projects that have to expose data via a standardized protocol
based interface.
== Known Risks ==
=== Orphaned products ===
Apache Olingo is a fresh new codebase that targets the still moving
OData standardization effort. Thus the future of this project depends
heavily on the success of the standard. We hope and expect that our
implementation efforts will strengthen and support the OData standard.
=== Inexperience with Open Source ===
Some of the initial committers are experienced open source developers.
But there are also committers which are new to open source.
=== Homogenous Developers ===
The initial committers are from SAP working in different teams. One
team is from Germany and has implemented the core parts of the library
and the other team is from India and has implemented the JPA processor
add-on.
=== Reliance of Salaried Developers ===
All of the initial committers are paid by SAP to work on this or
related projects.
=== Relationships with Other Apache Products ===
Apache Olingo will directly use at least the following projects:
* Apache CXF - for REST bindings
* Apache Commons - for encoding/decoding
Other Apache projects may be interested in using Apache Olingo to add
OData support once the standard is final. List of potential integrators:
* Apache Bloodhound
=== An Excessive Fascination with the Apache Brand ===
We value Apache as a neutral place where diverse communities can work
together on implementing shared standards. We hope that this part of the
Apache brand helps attract contributions from many potential OData
standard consumers. However, the brand value is not the main reason why
we prefer to have this project at Apache.
== Documentation ==
This project is still at an early stage, so there is not much
documentation available. See the OASIS OData page and odata.org web site
for information about the OData standardization effort.
== Initial Source ==
https://github.com/SAP/cloud-odata-java
https://www.ohloh.net/p/cloud-odata-java
Source and Intellectual Property Submission Plan
The complete code is under Apache Software License 2.
== External Dependencies ==
All the external dependencies of the initial codebases comply with
Apache licensing policies.
== Cryptography ==
Apache Olingo is not expected to implement or use cryptographic code.
== Required Resources ==
=== Mailing lists ===
olingo-dev'at'incubator.apache.org
olingo-commits'at'incubator.apache.org
olingo-private'at'incubator.apache.org
=== Subversion Directory ===
writeable Git Repository (preferred)
git://git.apache.org/olingo.git
or SVN Directory
https://svn.apache.org/repos/asf/incubator/olingo
=== Issue Tracking ===
JIRA Olingo
=== Other Resources ===
none
=== Initial Committers ===
Name Email
Stephan Klevenz sklevenz'at'apache.org
Jens Huesken jens.huesken'at'sap.com
Christian Amend christian.amend'at'sap.com
Michael Bolz michael.bolz'at'sap.com
Tamara Boehm tamara.boehm'at'sap.com
Chandan V A chandan.v.a'at'sap.com
Anirban Roy anirban.roy'at'sap.com
Chitresh Chauhan chitresh.chauhan'at'sap.com
Jobin John jobin.john'at'sap.com
Joerg Singler joerg.singler'at'sap.com
Francesco Chicchiriccò ilgrosso'at'apache.org
=== Affiliations ===
Name Affilitation
Stephan Klevenz SAP AG
Jens Huesken SAP AG
Christian Amend SAP AG
Michael Bolz SAP AG
Tamara Boehm SAP AG
Chandan V A SAP AG
Anirban Roy SAP AG
Chitresh Chauhan SAP AG
Jobin John SAP AG
Joerg Singler SAP AG
Francesco Chicchiriccò Tirasa
=== Sponsors ===
== Champion ==
Florian Mueller
== Nominated Mentors ==
Florian Mueller (fmui at apache.org)
Dave Fisher (wave at apache.org)
== Sponsoring Entiy ==
Incubator PMC
=== Links ===
[1] http://www.odata.org
[2]
http://www.microsoft.com/openspecifications/en/us/programs/osp/default.aspx
[3] https://www.oasis-open.org/committees/tc_home.php?wg_abbrev=odata
[4]
https://www.oasis-open.org/committees/membership.php?wg_abbrev=odata
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