Re: [Vote] 1.1 Admin Portlet Framework?

[CDoremus]

"David H. DeWolf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote on 09/22/2005 09:07:44 PM:

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> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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> > "David H. DeWolf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote on 09/16/2005 07:27:11 PM:
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> >  > Zheng had put together an initial framework for the Admin portlets.  In
> >  > essence, the framework was as scaled down version of struts -
> >  > specifically designed for portlets. While it was great work, I am
> >  > personally opposed to hosting a framework (no matter how scaled down) in
> >  > pluto, simply because I could see maintenance of the framework alone
> >  > growing out of control quickly.  Enhancement requests would role in
> >  > simply due to the fact that others are using the framework for different
> >  > portlets. . . .
> >  >
> >  > I'm curious what others thoughts are.  IMHO we have 3 choices.  Please
> >  > indicate your preference:
> >  >
> >  > [ ] Utilize an existing framework for the admin portlet.  Why rewrite?
> >  > [ ] Roll our own framework for the admin portlet. Why not?
> > [X] Utilize a simple controller portlet.  Simplicity is best!
> >
> > I'd rather not add any other complexity to the mix including
> > portals-bridges.
> >
> > Zheng is welcome to take over control of the portlet admin app for Pluto
> > 1.1. I'd like to contribute an interface for user management and User
> > Information Attributes.
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> Ideally, all of us would contribute to the effort.  I think we're
> starting to build a stronger community and am looking forward to more
> and more collaboration and less isolated development.
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> (I know Craig didn't necisarily mean to suggest that the admin portlet
> is "controlled" by a main developer, but I just wanted to clarify for
> those new to the community.)

Of course, we will collaborate, but we shouldn't all work on the same thing at the same time. Since, Zheng is way ahead of me with work on Pluto 1.1 admin portlets, he should 'lead' (NOT, control) development in that area. I would like to contribute functionality to administer users and user information attributes.

I am sorry for the poor choice of words.
/Craig