Dear KIE Community, Although I’ve already shared these thoughts on Zulip, I simply can’t contain my excitement and passion once again. It is Drools research and exploration that have shaped who I am today, and that’s why I feel compelled to express—once more—how thrilled I am about KIE joining the Apache Software Foundation.
I am truly excited to see that the KIE project has officially joined the Apache Software Foundation (ASF). This is a major milestone that marks a new chapter for the KIE and Drools ecosystem — one that embraces open governance, community-driven innovation, and long-term growth. As a Drools enthusiast and researcher, I have been studying Drools since 2016. In 2019, I published “《Drools规则引擎技术指南》”, the first Chinese-language book dedicated to the Drools rule engine. In 2024, it was listed on the official Drools website as a recommended learning resource — something that means a great deal to me as part of this community. Seeing KIE now under the Apache umbrella is both inspiring and encouraging. It reflects the project’s maturity and the tireless effort of the KIE team to keep improving and opening the platform to a wider audience. This move will surely strengthen the foundation for future innovation and collaboration across the global open-source community. Congratulations again to the KIE developers and contributors for this incredible achievement. I look forward to continuing to explore and share insights about Drools and KIE in this exciting new era under the Apache Software Foundation. Warm regards, *zhihui Lai* 《Drools规则引擎技术指南》作者 Drools Enthusiast & Researcher
