Axioms for JCA implementation

[kamesh kompella]

There are some tests in place already under the incubator-geronimo\specs\j2ee-connector\src\test directory. However,  these are against the classes that are specified in the spec. Beyond these, as I see it, one can write all the tests one wants, (as they will be testing the interfaces)  but the more important path of figuring out what's to be done to make the implementations concrete has to be tread. There are several gaps in the connector specification that will need to be filled in. These are left out for the implementation. Further, we need to figure out the axioms for the system.   1. What can we assume and program against? In other words, what are the givens and what is it we are trying to accomplish? 2. Are we going to provide hooks to let individual RAs or are we not going to do any implementation there at all? In fact, what is the purview of this project vis-a-vis the implementation? Are we going to limit ourselves to simply implementing the contract from the app server side?  I do realize that providing an implementation for each EIS there is, is hard. 3. The spec does not require that the CCI need be supported. In the light of this information, are we planning on evolving an API? 4. In any case, we will need to write dummy RAs that will ensure that our tests run. We will also need to supply other components that will become a reality eventually when other groups fill in.   I recall having have heard certain other ideas that are outside the scope of the spec per se but seem to be the responsibility of the implementation group. I was wondering if anybody can fill me in on these.   In short, since this is a spec that is pretty much laid out, with most of the work being done by the third parties or first parties which ever you feel like calling it, I see little reason for not getting the ball rolling. This is, of course, my 2 cents, and I could be splashing my ignorance for all and sundry to wallow in. If that is the case, please enjoy the humor I provided and don't forget to mail me the check. :)   -k ----- Original Message ----- From: Nick Faiz To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2003 3:45 PM Subject: Newcomers being useful Hi,             I'm another newcomer. When time permits, I think it would be helpful to give newcomers a clearer insight into what is needed for the project. For example, I'd be happy to write unit tests but how do I know that another developer is not doing the same thing at the same time somewhere else? On the other hand, if someone needs a hand with something like that, please let me know.               I'm looking forward to Alex Rupp's design documents ...               My current goal is to keep an up to date build, learn the design, etc.. Hopefully, when things settle down, it will become clearer for the uninitiated how to participate.   Regards, Nick Faiz.             -----Original Message----- From: Siva [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, 25 August 2003 4:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Contribute [Was Re: Who are working on the JCA integration part]   IMO,the best way to start contributing is to read the codebase and write unit tests for it.This way you can start understanding the system and help the system evolve towards a TDD.   Siva ----- Original Message ----- From: kamesh kompella To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 25, 2003 12:05 AM Subject: Re: Who are working on the JCA integration part   Hi,    I am interested in contributing. I have added my name and I was perusing through the cvs. Can somebody let me know the current status and where I can jump in?   Thanks. Kamesh