Nice! Have you included your proposal to the Incubator wiki? I would like to forward it to the Struts team, some might be interested.
I have no time to actually code, but I might help with incubation (mentoring or championing). Before deciding on that, I would like to hear if there is interest of others here. Am 04.09.13 15:04, schrieb Kureem Rossaye: > "*once could use Castafiore > in conjunction with Struts. In other terms, Castafiore could be used as > a Struts plugin which then calls Struts Actions and replaces Tiles, JSP > whatever. Is that correct?*" > > Correct! > Actually I myself did not get the idea that it could be used like that. Yes > it can be used like that. > Actually, a castafiore application (which can be a simple table) can be > included on a page using a simple javascript or a jsp tag. So why not a > struts plugin. > Actually I have tried it as an echo2 framework component. It works just > nice. > > > Thanks for your interest > > Ragards, > Kureem > > > On 4 September 2013 15:32, Christian Grobmeier <grobme...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Kureem, >> >> this sounds nice. As far as I understood it, once could use Castafiore >> in conjunction with Struts. In other terms, Castafiore could be used as >> a Struts plugin which then calls Struts Actions and replaces Tiles, JSP >> whatever. Is that correct? >> >> Cheers >> >> >> >> Am 04.09.13 10:01, schrieb Kureem Rossaye: >>> Hi, >>> Indeed, I have read the incubation proposal guide. The only thing I could >>> not figure out is how to recruit a champion. >>> However, after re-reading the guide, I missed something. I should have >>> prefixed the subject of the mail with [PROPOSAL]. So I am resending the >>> proposal with the proper subject. >>> >>> ********************************************************************** >>> PROPOSAL >>> Abstract >>> >>> Castafiore framework is a web frameworks, fully component oriented, ajax >>> based, one page appplication. Although the framework can be viewed as a >>> classical component oriented web framework like GWT, it has been designed >>> and implemented with a particular goal in mind. It is to be able to make >>> existing javascript libraries "java-able". Meaning that the framework >>> allows to easily take a javascript library like e.g jquery ui and use the >>> components and features via java. The integration of the javascript >>> libraries need to be easy and natural. >>> >>> Actually companies like ext js and smartgwt have made their components >>> "java-able" using GWT. I wish to provide an alternative to gwt that is >> much >>> easier, fast, lightweight, and much more productive. >>> Proposal >>> >>> Castafiore framework has been designed and implemented with the following >>> goals in mind >>> >>> 1. >>> >>> Fully object oriented >>> 2. >>> >>> Simple API that is very close to html itself >>> We wanted an API that is closer to html markup and javascripts event >>> model. I believe that this would help web developers easily visualize >> the >>> rendering when reading source code. >>> 3. >>> >>> Write a full application with only java >>> 4. >>> >>> No need for compiler to convert to javascript like gwt.Javascript is >>> rendered at runtime. >>> 5. >>> >>> The same API can be used to make an software that is server centric >> and >>> or client centric. Meaning that the user can make part of his >> application >>> server centric and part of his application client centric. He can of >> course >>> choose to make the whole application client centric or server centric >>> depending on the requirement. All of this using the same API. >>> 6. >>> >>> Low memory footprint >>> 7. >>> >>> Easy packaging of application. Everything can be packaged in a single >>> jar. This includes images, css or javascript as well >>> 8. >>> >>> Same API used to create custom components. No need to external set of >>> API or specific programming technique to create custom components. >> Creating >>> a custom components should be done only the same way as writing an >>> application. >>> 9. >>> >>> No need for javascript to create custom components. >>> 10. >>> >>> Although there is no need for javascript to create an application, it >>> should be easy to integrate external javascript libraries and use >> them in >>> java codes itself. This should be done is a natural way just like we >> would >>> do in an HTML page. This should be like this so that javascript >> library >>> authors with some java skills find it natural and easy to provide a >>> castafiore component together with the library. e.g. The author of >> flexgrid >>> should should find it easy to create a castafiore component thus >> making his >>> library usable directly in java. >>> >>> *Actually, I wanted to create a java web framework for javascript >>> programmers. They should find it easy and fun to integrate and distribute >>> their js libraries as a castafiore component. They will be able to >>> distribute their libraries as a single jar. This is very convenient for >>> java developers to just download the jar, include in classpath, and using >>> the library, components and feature right away in their web application >> in >>> pure java. Furthermore the castafiore framework itself is very >> lightweight >>> with just 2 libraries and 1 web.xml entry. Even if the java developer is >>> not using castafiore in his project, he should find it easy to just drop >>> the 2 libraries + web.xml entry in classpath and start using it right >> away. >>> Very practical.* >>> >>> 1. >>> >>> Load external resources like css and javascript lazily and efficiently >>> only when needed. >>> 2. >>> >>> Loading of external resources can be done eagerly if the API user wish >>> so. >>> 3. >>> >>> The framework does not own the whole page. Meaning that an application >>> created with the framework can be used in an already created page. >> This >>> allows API developer to use the framework only for very specific >> purposes >>> like for example a dynamic table, while at the same time using other >> web >>> framework like struts for the other sections of the application. >>> 4. >>> >>> Although a whole application can be created using pure java, the >>> framework should be able to integrate templates. >>> 5. >>> >>> By default, there should be 100% separation of logic and presentation. >>> Meaning that the API user should be able to take an html template, and >>> dynamise it without needing to add any modification in the template. >>> 6. >>> >>> On the other hand, if an API user is more script centric, he is able >> to >>> write groovy template, jstl templates or any other template engine. >>> 7. >>> >>> The API user should be able to easily use any template engine he >> wishes >>> easily and naturally. >>> 8. >>> >>> Event model is in 3 phase. Client-> server->back to client. API user >>> should be able to write events in java that starts executing on the >>> browser, then goes on the server if he wishes, then continue >> executing on >>> the browser. e.g. We should be able to add an event on a button that >> starts >>> by executing some javascript codes, then take some parameters and >> execute >>> codes on the server, then continue back with some parameter from the >> server >>> to execute some more javascript codes on the client. This technique >> if used >>> skillfully helps to create very smooth application that constantly >>> communicates with the server without any flicker >>> 9. >>> >>> Support for websocket when the browser supports it. >>> 10. >>> >>> Support for HTML5 >>> 11. >>> >>> Same API to write SVG applications. >>> 12. >>> >>> Same API to write html5 canva application. >>> 13. >>> >>> Support for browser back button >>> 14. >>> >>> Crawlable by google crawler >>> 15. >>> >>> Ultimately, the framework will come with a very rich set of re-usable >>> components >>> 16. >>> >>> Handle browser quirks >>> 17. >>> >>> Built in validation >>> >>> Background >>> >>> The initial development of castafiore framework started back 3years ago >> by >>> Kureem Rossaye. Later it was mature enough to be used in production. A >>> whole web based platform was created. It consists of applications like >>> Inventory system, CMS, DMS, account system, organization management >> system >>> and also an advanced WYSIWYG online application builder. Many websites >>> ranging from simple catalog website to advanced e-commerce website were >>> also created using the framework. >>> >>> Now I wish to donate this framework to the ASF in the hope to build a >>> community and see it strive >>> Rationale >>> >>> While there exists many web frameworks, there are very few that address >> all >>> the requirements at the same time. There is a need for a web applications >>> that at the same time can free user from javascript, html and css and at >>> the same time easily integrate them when needed. There is also the need >> for >>> a web framework that at the same time can be server centric and client >>> centric. For example, the front-end of a web site should be made client >>> centric and the back end server centric. While the whole application can >> be >>> written in java, the web framework allows to create a whole application >>> using traditional methods like html css javascript and page oriented >>> framework like struts or spring mvc and at the same time implement only >>> very specific parts using the framework. >>> >>> Today many javascript library providers and making their libraries >>> “java-able”. e.g. SmartGWT or extjs >>> >>> They are using GWT for this purpose. Writing custom components with GWT >> can >>> be extremely complex, error prone, difficult to debug and stabilize. Not >>> mentioning the compilation nightmare. And GWT is exclusively client >>> centric. Connection with the server is done exclusively via web services. >>> On the other hand, castafiore framework helps to make javascript >> libraries >>> “java-able” very easily. It is easy to debug and stabilize components >> since >>> there is no such thing as compiler to generate javascript. >>> >>> The framework is built upon jquery. Indeed jquery is an excellent >>> javascript library. The framework basically acts as a thin layer over >>> jquery. The result is a very simple and intuitive api which helps to >> write >>> highly dynamic applications with lesser code. Just like jquery. >>> >>> The 3 phase event model helps to bring the server very close to the >>> browser. Meaning that with the same API, it is easy to interact with the >>> browser and interact with the server. This helps to create very smooth >>> running applications and at the same time interacting with the server and >>> progressively render new components. >>> >>> Thanks to the framework we will be able to harness the new HTML 5 api >> like >>> websocket, workers, storage system, canvas and others using pure java. >> This >>> is pretty exciting. >>> >>> And hopefully, thanks to the ease at which we can integrate js libraries >> as >>> a castafiore components, we will be able to use already mature js >> libraries >>> in our java codes and interact with the server easily >>> Current Status >>> >>> The rendering engine of the framework is completed and is being used in >>> production. A large set of components are also being used. The javadocs >> and >>> documentations are 90% completed. However there are many components that >>> need to be stabilized and of course, there is the need to create more >>> interesting, useful and sexy components for the pleasure of every >>> programmer. >>> >>> We need to create a good set of demo and sample codes >>> >>> There is also a need to create a website where contributors can publish >>> their custom components together with their license and demo >>> >>> I intend to donate the WYSIWYG application builder to the ASF and host it >>> online. This will be used as a sandbox or even can be used to create >> custom >>> components and publish them online itself, without the need to download >> or >>> install anything. I believe that this will help javascript library >> authors >>> to make their libraries “java-able”. To attain this objective, we need to >>> stabilize and increase security level on the application. >>> Meritocracy >>> >>> By submitting this incubator proposal, we’re expressing our intent to >> build >>> a diverse developer community around Castafiore that will conduct itself >>> according to The Apache Way and use meritocratic means of accepting >>> contributions. >>> Community >>> >>> Castafiore is actively being developed and maintained within Archnet Ltd >> by >>> myself. By open sourcing it, I hope to attract contributors and build a >>> vibrant community around the project. I will do my best to provide all >>> necessary documentation and helps as swiftly as possible to help anybody >>> interested in contributing on the project. >>> Core Developers >>> >>> Castafiore is currently being developed by only Kureem Rossaye >>> Alignment >>> >>> The ASF is a natural choice to host the Castafiore project, given the >> goal >>> of open sourcing the project and fostering a community to grow and >> support >>> the software. >>> >>> Castafiore is a web framework tested and developed on apache-tomcat and >>> websocket features uses implementation provided by tomcat7 >>> Known Risks Orphaned Products >>> >>> There is currently one single developer for this project. However, this >> is >>> the main reason why I want to host this project to ASF in order to >> create a >>> community in order make the project less dependent on only myself. I also >>> express my intention to provide all necessary help and documentation to >>> help those interested to get started with the project. >>> >>> Every aspect of the framework will be heavily documented to give clear >>> understanding of the rendering engine in order to help anybody modify, >>> enhance it. >>> >>> Furthermore, the framework is being used in production in my company >>> Archnet ltd and has been deployed in several companies in Mauritius. >>> Inexperience with Open Source >>> >>> Indeed, I have low level of experience in open source and has never >>> contributed in any opensource, although I have always wanted to do so. >>> However, by working with our mentor and the Apache community I believe I >>> will be able to conduct myself in accordance with the Apache Incubator >>> guidelines. >>> >>> >>> >>> Homogenous Developers >>> >>> Actually there is only myself who is developing this project. This is >>> actually one of the reasons why I want to submit this proposal. In order >> to >>> be able to attract developers from various countries and companies. As I >>> have already mentioned, I will be dedicated to provide everything >> required >>> to help get started with contributing on this project. >>> Reliance on Salaried Developers >>> >>> I am the sole developer of this project. I am the director of my company, >>> Archnet ltd. So there is no reliance on salaried developers for this >>> project. >>> Relationships with Other Apache Products >>> >>> The project is a web frameworks that has been developed and tested on >>> apache tomcat. Furthermore, the websocket feature actually uses >> exclusively >>> the implementation provided by apache 7 >>> >>> >>> >>> An Excessive Fascination with the Apache Brand >>> >>> While we respect the reputation of the Apache brand and have no doubts >> that >>> it will attract contributors and users, our interest is primarily to give >>> Castafiore a solid home as an open source project following an >> established >>> development model. We have also given reasons in the Rationale and >>> Alignment sections. >>> Documentation >>> >>> Project documentation exists and will be update online soon >>> Initial Source >>> >>> https://github.com/archnetltd/castafioreframework >>> Source and Intellectual Property Submission Plan >>> >>> All the codes are available online on github. >>> https://github.com/archnetltd/castafioreframework/tree/elie/ui >>> >>> >>> Since I am actually the only developer on this project, it is very easy >> for >>> me to change the license to whatever license that best suits the ASF. >>> >>> >>> >>> External Dependencies >>> >>> Castafiore depends on spring framework and commons-fileupload. They are >> all >>> Apache compatible. >>> Cryptography >>> >>> Not applicable. >>> Required Resources Mailing Lists >>> >>> - >>> >>> castafiore-private for private PMC discussions >>> - >>> >>> castafiore-dev >>> - >>> >>> castafiore-commits >>> - >>> >>> castafiore-user >>> - >>> >>> castafiore-issues >>> >>> Subversion Directory >>> >>> We prefer to use Git as our source control system: git:// >>> git.apache.org/castafiore >>> Issue Tracking >>> >>> JIRA Castafiore >>> Initial Committers >>> >>> - >>> >>> Kureem Rossaye (kureem at gmail dot com) >>> >>> Affiliations >>> >>> Archnetltd >>> Interested Parties >>> >>> - >>> >>> >>> Sponsors Champion Nominated Mentors >>> >>> - >>> >>> >>> Sponsoring Entity >>> >>> Incubator PMC >>> >>> >>> Regards, >>> Kureem >>> >>> On 4 September 2013 11:42, Andy Van Den Heuvel >>> <andy.vandenheu...@gmail.com>wrote: >>> >>>> [image: Boxbe] <https://www.boxbe.com/overview> This message is >> eligible >>>> for Automatic Cleanup! (andy.vandenheu...@gmail.com) Add cleanup rule< >> https://www.boxbe.com/popup?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.boxbe.com%2Fcleanup%3Ftoken%3DA7cIgY7uXc9fhSlhgyPtQ3odw9ckUjD8qzvzM6gGOlZGdVBKKg2%252Fojo9BgFWXieYd8ChwzLpil4FJnF3YGm%252FPMB1s4La4z9ERllcJrTb%252BOohGD8W32Z9jm9FWhC7VZtQB3e%252FjFyeL3%252FUnxJFNPD7tA%253D%253D%26key%3DW2AiTYUetCwnw12oW9MqdvyL700C%252BosmRuC4Bs7Ibbs%253D&tc_serial=15046099525&tc_rand=167615126&utm_source=stf&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ANNO_CLEANUP_ADD&utm_content=001>| >> More >>>> info< >> http://blog.boxbe.com/general/boxbe-automatic-cleanup?tc_serial=15046099525&tc_rand=167615126&utm_source=stf&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ANNO_CLEANUP_ADD&utm_content=001 >>>> I think Kureem already knows the incubation process. >>>> He is looking for a java champion. Since he already has a first draft of >>>> his proposal, I asked him to copy it >>>> so people interessed could have an idea what the project is about. >>>> >>>> Sorry if my communication caused any inconvenience >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 8:50 AM, David Crossley <cross...@apache.org> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Kureem Rossaye wrote: >>>>>> Hello community, >>>>>> >>>>>> please find below a proposal I wish to submit to the ASF. I am new >> here >>>>> and >>>>>> was told that I could paste the proposal here. So here we are. >>>>> That was misleading to simply say that. There is quite a process >>>>> which will all be beneficial. >>>>> >>>>>> Awaiting reply, recommendation and feedback and will be pleased to >>>> answer >>>>>> any questions. >>>>> Please review the Incubator website. There are instructions >>>>> about the process for Proposals. >>>>> http://incubator.apache.org/ >>>>> In the top-left see the link to the "Proposal Guide". >>>>> >>>>> -David >>>>> >>>>>> Thanks in advance >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Kind regards, >>>>>> >>>>>> Kureem Rossaye >>>>>> Abstract >>>>>> >>>>>> Castafiore framework is a web frameworks, fully component oriented, >>>> ajax >>>>>> based, one page appplication. Although the framework can be viewed as >> a >>>>>> classical component oriented web framework like GWT, it has been >>>> designed >>>>>> and implemented with a particular goal in mind. It is to be able to >>>> make >>>>>> existing javascript libraries "java-able". Meaning that the framework >>>>>> allows to easily take a javascript library like e.g jquery ui and use >>>> the >>>>>> components and features via java. The integration of the javascript >>>>>> libraries need to be easy and natural. >>>>>> >>>>>> Actually companies like ext js and smartgwt have made their components >>>>>> "java-able" using GWT. I wish to provide an alternative to gwt that is >>>>> much >>>>>> easier, fast, lightweight, and much more productive. >>>>>> Proposal >>>>>> >>>>>> Castafiore framework has been designed and implemented with the >>>> following >>>>>> goals in mind >>>>>> >>>>>> 1. >>>>>> >>>>>> Fully object oriented >>>>>> 2. >>>>>> >>>>>> Simple API that is very close to html itself >>>>>> We wanted an API that is closer to html markup and javascripts >> event >>>>>> model. I believe that this would help web developers easily >>>> visualize >>>>> the >>>>>> rendering when reading source code. >>>>>> 3. >>>>>> >>>>>> Write a full application with only java >>>>>> 4. >>>>>> >>>>>> No need for compiler to convert to javascript like gwt.Javascript >> is >>>>>> rendered at runtime. >>>>>> 5. >>>>>> >>>>>> The same API can be used to make an software that is server centric >>>>> and >>>>>> or client centric. Meaning that the user can make part of his >>>>> application >>>>>> server centric and part of his application client centric. He can >> of >>>>> course >>>>>> choose to make the whole application client centric or server >>>> centric >>>>>> depending on the requirement. All of this using the same API. >>>>>> 6. >>>>>> >>>>>> Low memory footprint >>>>>> 7. >>>>>> >>>>>> Easy packaging of application. Everything can be packaged in a >>>> single >>>>>> jar. This includes images, css or javascript as well >>>>>> 8. >>>>>> >>>>>> Same API used to create custom components. No need to external set >>>> of >>>>>> API or specific programming technique to create custom components. >>>>> Creating >>>>>> a custom components should be done only the same way as writing an >>>>>> application. >>>>>> 9. >>>>>> >>>>>> No need for javascript to create custom components. >>>>>> 10. >>>>>> >>>>>> Although there is no need for javascript to create an application, >>>> it >>>>>> should be easy to integrate external javascript libraries and use >>>>> them in >>>>>> java codes itself. This should be done is a natural way just like >> we >>>>> would >>>>>> do in an HTML page. This should be like this so that javascript >>>>> library >>>>>> authors with some java skills find it natural and easy to provide a >>>>>> castafiore component together with the library. e.g. The author of >>>>> flexgrid >>>>>> should should find it easy to create a castafiore component thus >>>>> making his >>>>>> library usable directly in java. >>>>>> >>>>>> *Actually, I wanted to create a java web framework for javascript >>>>>> programmers. They should find it easy and fun to integrate and >>>> distribute >>>>>> their js libraries as a castafiore component. They will be able to >>>>>> distribute their libraries as a single jar. This is very convenient >> for >>>>>> java developers to just download the jar, include in classpath, and >>>> using >>>>>> the library, components and feature right away in their web >> application >>>>> in >>>>>> pure java. Furthermore the castafiore framework itself is very >>>>> lightweight >>>>>> with just 2 libraries and 1 web.xml entry. Even if the java developer >>>> is >>>>>> not using castafiore in his project, he should find it easy to just >>>> drop >>>>>> the 2 libraries + web.xml entry in classpath and start using it right >>>>> away. >>>>>> Very practical.* >>>>>> >>>>>> 1. >>>>>> >>>>>> Load external resources like css and javascript lazily and >>>> efficiently >>>>>> only when needed. >>>>>> 2. >>>>>> >>>>>> Loading of external resources can be done eagerly if the API user >>>> wish >>>>>> so. >>>>>> 3. >>>>>> >>>>>> The framework does not own the whole page. Meaning that an >>>> application >>>>>> created with the framework can be used in an already created page. >>>>> This >>>>>> allows API developer to use the framework only for very specific >>>>> purposes >>>>>> like for example a dynamic table, while at the same time using >> other >>>>> web >>>>>> framework like struts for the other sections of the application. >>>>>> 4. >>>>>> >>>>>> Although a whole application can be created using pure java, the >>>>>> framework should be able to integrate templates. >>>>>> 5. >>>>>> >>>>>> By default, there should be 100% separation of logic and >>>> presentation. >>>>>> Meaning that the API user should be able to take an html template, >>>> and >>>>>> dynamise it without needing to add any modification in the >> template. >>>>>> 6. >>>>>> >>>>>> On the other hand, if an API user is more script centric, he is >> able >>>>> to >>>>>> write groovy template, jstl templates or any other template engine. >>>>>> 7. >>>>>> >>>>>> The API user should be able to easily use any template engine he >>>>> wishes >>>>>> easily and naturally. >>>>>> 8. >>>>>> >>>>>> Event model is in 3 phase. Client-> server->back to client. API >> user >>>>>> should be able to write events in java that starts executing on the >>>>>> browser, then goes on the server if he wishes, then continue >>>>> executing on >>>>>> the browser. e.g. We should be able to add an event on a button >> that >>>>> starts >>>>>> by executing some javascript codes, then take some parameters and >>>>> execute >>>>>> codes on the server, then continue back with some parameter from >> the >>>>> server >>>>>> to execute some more javascript codes on the client. This technique >>>>> if used >>>>>> skillfully helps to create very smooth application that constantly >>>>>> communicates with the server without any flicker >>>>>> 9. >>>>>> >>>>>> Support for websocket when the browser supports it. >>>>>> 10. >>>>>> >>>>>> Support for HTML5 >>>>>> 11. >>>>>> >>>>>> Same API to write SVG applications. >>>>>> 12. >>>>>> >>>>>> Same API to write html5 canva application. >>>>>> 13. >>>>>> >>>>>> Support for browser back button >>>>>> 14. >>>>>> >>>>>> Crawlable by google crawler >>>>>> 15. >>>>>> >>>>>> Ultimately, the framework will come with a very rich set of >>>> re-usable >>>>>> components >>>>>> 16. >>>>>> >>>>>> Handle browser quirks >>>>>> 17. >>>>>> >>>>>> Built in validation >>>>>> >>>>>> Background >>>>>> >>>>>> The initial development of castafiore framework started back 3years >> ago >>>>> by >>>>>> Kureem Rossaye. Later it was mature enough to be used in production. A >>>>>> whole web based platform was created. It consists of applications like >>>>>> Inventory system, CMS, DMS, account system, organization management >>>>> system >>>>>> and also an advanced WYSIWYG online application builder. Many websites >>>>>> ranging from simple catalog website to advanced e-commerce website >> were >>>>>> also created using the framework. >>>>>> >>>>>> Now I wish to donate this framework to the ASF in the hope to build a >>>>>> community and see it strive >>>>>> Rationale >>>>>> >>>>>> While there exists many web frameworks, there are very few that >> address >>>>> all >>>>>> the requirements at the same time. There is a need for a web >>>> applications >>>>>> that at the same time can free user from javascript, html and css and >>>> at >>>>>> the same time easily integrate them when needed. There is also the >> need >>>>> for >>>>>> a web framework that at the same time can be server centric and client >>>>>> centric. For example, the front-end of a web site should be made >> client >>>>>> centric and the back end server centric. While the whole application >>>> can >>>>> be >>>>>> written in java, the web framework allows to create a whole >> application >>>>>> using traditional methods like html css javascript and page oriented >>>>>> framework like struts or spring mvc and at the same time implement >> only >>>>>> very specific parts using the framework. >>>>>> >>>>>> Today many javascript library providers and making their libraries >>>>>> “java-able”. e.g. SmartGWT or extjs >>>>>> >>>>>> They are using GWT for this purpose. Writing custom components with >> GWT >>>>> can >>>>>> be extremely complex, error prone, difficult to debug and stabilize. >>>> Not >>>>>> mentioning the compilation nightmare. And GWT is exclusively client >>>>>> centric. Connection with the server is done exclusively via web >>>> services. >>>>>> On the other hand, castafiore framework helps to make javascript >>>>> libraries >>>>>> “java-able” very easily. It is easy to debug and stabilize components >>>>> since >>>>>> there is no such thing as compiler to generate javascript. >>>>>> >>>>>> The framework is built upon jquery. Indeed jquery is an excellent >>>>>> javascript library. The framework basically acts as a thin layer over >>>>>> jquery. The result is a very simple and intuitive api which helps to >>>>> write >>>>>> highly dynamic applications with lesser code. Just like jquery. >>>>>> >>>>>> The 3 phase event model helps to bring the server very close to the >>>>>> browser. Meaning that with the same API, it is easy to interact with >>>> the >>>>>> browser and interact with the server. This helps to create very smooth >>>>>> running applications and at the same time interacting with the server >>>> and >>>>>> progressively render new components. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks to the framework we will be able to harness the new HTML 5 api >>>>> like >>>>>> websocket, workers, storage system, canvas and others using pure java. >>>>> This >>>>>> is pretty exciting. >>>>>> >>>>>> And hopefully, thanks to the ease at which we can integrate js >>>> libraries >>>>> as >>>>>> a castafiore components, we will be able to use already mature js >>>>> libraries >>>>>> in our java codes and interact with the server easily >>>>>> Current Status >>>>>> >>>>>> The rendering engine of the framework is completed and is being used >> in >>>>>> production. A large set of components are also being used. The >> javadocs >>>>> and >>>>>> documentations are 90% completed. However there are many components >>>> that >>>>>> need to be stabilized and of course, there is the need to create more >>>>>> interesting, useful and sexy components for the pleasure of every >>>>>> programmer. >>>>>> >>>>>> We need to create a good set of demo and sample codes >>>>>> >>>>>> There is also a need to create a website where contributors can >> publish >>>>>> their custom components together with their license and demo >>>>>> >>>>>> I intend to donate the WYSIWYG application builder to the ASF and host >>>> it >>>>>> online. This will be used as a sandbox or even can be used to create >>>>> custom >>>>>> components and publish them online itself, without the need to >> download >>>>> or >>>>>> install anything. I believe that this will help javascript library >>>>> authors >>>>>> to make their libraries “java-able”. To attain this objective, we need >>>> to >>>>>> stabilize and increase security level on the application. >>>>>> Meritocracy >>>>>> >>>>>> By submitting this incubator proposal, we’re expressing our intent to >>>>> build >>>>>> a diverse developer community around Castafiore that will conduct >>>> itself >>>>>> according to The Apache Way and use meritocratic means of accepting >>>>>> contributions. >>>>>> Community >>>>>> >>>>>> Castafiore is actively being developed and maintained within Archnet >>>> Ltd >>>>> by >>>>>> myself. By open sourcing it, I hope to attract contributors and build >> a >>>>>> vibrant community around the project. I will do my best to provide all >>>>>> necessary documentation and helps as swiftly as possible to help >>>> anybody >>>>>> interested in contributing on the project. >>>>>> Core Developers >>>>>> >>>>>> Castafiore is currently being developed by only Kureem Rossaye >>>>>> Alignment >>>>>> >>>>>> The ASF is a natural choice to host the Castafiore project, given the >>>>> goal >>>>>> of open sourcing the project and fostering a community to grow and >>>>> support >>>>>> the software. >>>>>> >>>>>> Castafiore is a web framework tested and developed on apache-tomcat >> and >>>>>> websocket features uses implementation provided by tomcat7 >>>>>> Known Risks Orphaned Products >>>>>> >>>>>> There is currently one single developer for this project. However, >> this >>>>> is >>>>>> the main reason why I want to host this project to ASF in order to >>>>> create a >>>>>> community in order make the project less dependent on only myself. I >>>> also >>>>>> express my intention to provide all necessary help and documentation >> to >>>>>> help those interested to get started with the project. >>>>>> >>>>>> Every aspect of the framework will be heavily documented to give clear >>>>>> understanding of the rendering engine in order to help anybody modify, >>>>>> enhance it. >>>>>> >>>>>> Furthermore, the framework is being used in production in my company >>>>>> Archnet ltd and has been deployed in several companies in Mauritius. >>>>>> Inexperience with Open Source >>>>>> >>>>>> Indeed, I have low level of experience in open source and has never >>>>>> contributed in any opensource, although I have always wanted to do so. >>>>>> However, by working with our mentor and the Apache community I believe >>>> I >>>>>> will be able to conduct myself in accordance with the Apache Incubator >>>>>> guidelines. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Homogenous Developers >>>>>> >>>>>> Actually there is only myself who is developing this project. This is >>>>>> actually one of the reasons why I want to submit this proposal. In >>>> order >>>>> to >>>>>> be able to attract developers from various countries and companies. As >>>> I >>>>>> have already mentioned, I will be dedicated to provide everything >>>>> required >>>>>> to help get started with contributing on this project. >>>>>> Reliance on Salaried Developers >>>>>> >>>>>> I am the sole developer of this project. I am the director of my >>>> company, >>>>>> Archnet ltd. So there is no reliance on salaried developers for this >>>>>> project. >>>>>> Relationships with Other Apache Products >>>>>> >>>>>> The project is a web frameworks that has been developed and tested on >>>>>> apache tomcat. Furthermore, the websocket feature actually uses >>>>> exclusively >>>>>> the implementation provided by apache 7 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> An Excessive Fascination with the Apache Brand >>>>>> >>>>>> While we respect the reputation of the Apache brand and have no doubts >>>>> that >>>>>> it will attract contributors and users, our interest is primarily to >>>> give >>>>>> Castafiore a solid home as an open source project following an >>>>> established >>>>>> development model. We have also given reasons in the Rationale and >>>>>> Alignment sections. >>>>>> Documentation >>>>>> >>>>>> Project documentation exists and will be update online soon >>>>>> Initial Source >>>>>> >>>>>> https://github.com/archnetltd/castafioreframework >>>>>> Source and Intellectual Property Submission Plan >>>>>> >>>>>> All the codes are available online on github. >>>>>> https://github.com/archnetltd/castafioreframework/tree/elie/ui >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Since I am actually the only developer on this project, it is very >> easy >>>>> for >>>>>> me to change the license to whatever license that best suits the ASF. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> External Dependencies >>>>>> >>>>>> Castafiore depends on spring framework and commons-fileupload. They >> are >>>>> all >>>>>> Apache compatible. >>>>>> Cryptography >>>>>> >>>>>> Not applicable. >>>>>> Required Resources Mailing Lists >>>>>> >>>>>> - >>>>>> >>>>>> castafiore-private for private PMC discussions >>>>>> - >>>>>> >>>>>> castafiore-dev >>>>>> - >>>>>> >>>>>> castafiore-commits >>>>>> - >>>>>> >>>>>> castafiore-user >>>>>> - >>>>>> >>>>>> castafiore-issues >>>>>> >>>>>> Subversion Directory >>>>>> >>>>>> We prefer to use Git as our source control system: git:// >>>>>> git.apache.org/castafiore >>>>>> Issue Tracking >>>>>> >>>>>> JIRA Castafiore >>>>>> Initial Committers >>>>>> >>>>>> - >>>>>> >>>>>> Kureem Rossaye (kureem at gmail dot com) >>>>>> >>>>>> Affiliations >>>>>> >>>>>> Archnetltd >>>>>> Interested Parties >>>>>> >>>>>> - >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Sponsors Champion Nominated Mentors >>>>>> >>>>>> - >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Sponsoring Entity >>>>>> >>>>>> Incubator PMC >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 30 August 2013 11:55, Kureem Rossaye <kur...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Thank you >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 30 August 2013 10:26, Andy Van Den Heuvel < >>>>> andy.vandenheu...@gmail.com>wrote: >>>>>>>> [image: Boxbe] <https://www.boxbe.com/overview> This message is >>>>>>>> eligible for Automatic Cleanup! (andy.vandenheu...@gmail.com) Add >>>>>>>> cleanup rule< >> https://www.boxbe.com/popup?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.boxbe.com%2Fcleanup%3Ftoken%3DLK4DF6Zs01UeB4%252FoCwofDbHomqBqXAUD6TYuhBUJ3RV5HDPOXTN21VCBDkxuVKdfcsP4aI9%252FpEMWuRYoPDtVj5VYCyM4i8diwx5Q3T%252FhNHxI9iYGKhU9WVpH4O5sAWILuHv26s4Avib72hSHpe7Ymw%253D%253D%26key%3DurjvzkAYjBX6HETnLJA7bQnJ4%252BG5NKGFYaSvtHdDjBs%253D&tc_serial=15008921599&tc_rand=329277911&utm_source=stf&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ANNO_CLEANUP_ADD&utm_content=001 >>>>> | >>>>> More >>>>>>>> info< >> http://blog.boxbe.com/general/boxbe-automatic-cleanup?tc_serial=15008921599&tc_rand=329277911&utm_source=stf&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ANNO_CLEANUP_ADD&utm_content=001 >>>>>>>> Kureem, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I think it's best to copy your proposal here, so people can see what >>>>> you >>>>>>>> are exactly trying to solve. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 6:45 AM, Kureem Rossaye <kur...@gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> Hi, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I am Kureem Rossaye. I have create a web framework which is >>>> already >>>>>>>> being >>>>>>>>> used in production. Now I would like to give the framework >>>>> opensource >>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>>> of course the most natural place to start is Apache. I have >>>> already >>>>>>>> written >>>>>>>>> a proposal to submit to the incubation. However, I have the >>>>> following >>>>>>>>> questions. >>>>>>>>> 1. If I am not mistaken I need to hire a champion. Could you >>>> please >>>>>>>> help me >>>>>>>>> how to do this >>>>>>>>> 2. How I submit the proposal? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Thanks in advance >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> Kureem Rossaye >>>>>>>>> Managing Director >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> ArchNet ltd >>>>>>>>> R. Tagore Avenue, Mesnil >>>>>>>>> Mauritius >>>>>>>>> Mobile :+230 7159028 / Tel :+230 6867326 >>>>>>>>> Skype : arkureem >>>>>>>>> http://www.archnetltd.com >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Kureem Rossaye >>>>>>> Managing Director >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ArchNet ltd >>>>>>> R. Tagore Avenue, Mesnil >>>>>>> Mauritius >>>>>>> Mobile :+230 7159028 / Tel :+230 6867326 >>>>>>> Skype : arkureem >>>>>>> http://www.archnetltd.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Kureem Rossaye >>>>>> Managing Director >>>>>> >>>>>> ArchNet ltd >>>>>> R. 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