Not that I want to be the guy that says it sounds like we'll be pulling
the mod_perl plug at any time the right scenario arises, but is it
reasonable to have a discussion here on mod_perl alternatives inline
with the various means of using mod_perl from the low level means of
interfacing with the Apache server to the quick and dirty stuff
(ModPerl::PerlRun, I believe to keep Perl and modules in memory).
For those drawing the same conclusions from this thread as me, I've seen
mod_fcgid proposed as an alternative, but I haven't yet played with it.
Anyone with similar thoughts would ideally be looking for something that
doesn't require months of redeveloping to a proposed replacement to
mod_perl.
I like mod_perl and it does a good job for what I use it for, but if we
have no one developing, it sounds like we're waiting for the catalyst to
come along that puts and end to it. EG.. some future Apache
incompatibility. I'd really like someone with mod_perl authority to
tell me I'm wrong, but my take on Adam's reply pretty much leaves me
with that conclusion. I don't see another way to draw a better conclusion.
Jim
On 3/17/2021 8:52 PM, Adam Prime wrote:
The projects current state is that no new development happening. This
isn't to say that new development shouldn't happen, but it isn't.
Apache and Perl both continue to move forward, and we are pretty lucky
that the design that Stas, Phillipe, Geoff, etc built mod_perl 2 under
is resilient enough to continue to despite the changes that both of
these projects have made.
So, if the goal of the PMC is to maintain the status quo, then there
is essentially no time required, aside from someone needing to file a
report every few months saying that nothing has happened, and there
were no releases. Things can only remain that way as long as there are
no security problems that affect mod_perl, and neither Apache or Perl
do anything that really breaks mod_perl.
Adam
On 3/17/2021 6:10 PM, Geoff Mottram wrote:
All,
I would certainly hate to see mod_perl no longer being maintained. I
use it as a front-end for a library cataloging system that is very
much alive, in-use and updated with recent HTML, CSS and JavaScript
features. Rewriting this front-end in some other language would be a
huge undertaking and would not provide much benefit because Apache +
Perl + mod_perl not only do the job but do it extremely well.
While I don't understand what type of time commitment would be
required, I would be happy to add my name to the bottom of any list
should others have a strong desire to hold such a position.
Best,
Geoff Mottram
On 3/17/2021 3:40 PM, Sander Striker wrote:
Dear community members,
As projects mature, they will naturally reach a point where activity
reduces to a level such that the project is no longer sustainable.
At Apache, projects reach this stage when there are not at least 3
active PMC members providing oversight. Projects that reach this
stage are usually placed in the Attic [1] or absorbed by another
Apache project willing to manage its releases.
If you are interested in seeing mod_perl remain an active project,
and are able to help maintain and provide oversight, please respond
in this thread indicating that you are interested in performing the
duties of a PMC member[2].
Cheers,
Sander Striker
Director, The Apache Software Foundation
[1] https://attic.apache.org/ <https://attic.apache.org/>
[2] https://www.apache.org/dev/pmc.html
<https://www.apache.org/dev/pmc.html>
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