RE: [Springframework-developer] Road map (security)

[Ben A. <ben...@ac...>]

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> For example, Ben's security framework looks great to me. But=20
> I know that if Rod, J=FCrgen, Alef, etc, have looked at it and=20
> think it is solid then it probably is. I guess I like to=20
> borrow the knowledge of the more experienced developers.

Fully agree. People using Spring know its APIs and architecture is =
robust
and will still be there for you in 18 months. Unlike some other projects
which seem to radically transform from version to version.

> Your project will certainly be of use to people, and having it=20
> inside Spring as a fully supported API adds to Spring as a whole - it=20
> will also lead people to think it will have a certain level of quality =

> in line with the rest of the Spring code. I have no objections to it=20
> being included, but as a non-commiter its not reall my place to say...

I do not believe the current Acegi security project is of sufficient
maturity to be contemplated for Spring core at this time. Whilst it's =
had
about 80 downloads now, it was only publicly released less than two =
weeks
ago! With more downloads, use, and public CVS so interested people can
participate, its perceived and actual maturity should improve.

I will upload to CVS and release a new public version in a few days.
Yesterday I finished writing fully integrated container unit tests, =
which
should provide further confidence it works properly and can accommodate
additional developers.

Best regards

Ben