[Springframework-developer] Release schedule

[<jue...@we...>]

Hi committers,

We should try to approach a 0.8 release ASAP, as the lack of a formal =
distribution definitely hinders Spring adopting. IMO we should aim at =
end of March.

Unfortunately, the lack of documentation is a major issue: Currently, a =
potential user should have both Rod's book and the framework sources. I =
consider polishing JavaDoc comments and including generated JavaDoc a =
must, already for 0.8. Separate online documentation will be a must for =
1.0, but not earlier, I guess. Any volunteers for either?

The further schedule will probably consist of 0.9 at end of April and =
1.0 around June. Of course, the actual dates will be determined by =
Spring's quality and stability, not by a deadline. Nevertheless, I have =
the urge to proceed release-oriented.

IMHO, we are easily feature-complete for 0.8 now, as multipart request =
handling can also wait until 0.9. Beyond that, we should think about =
further must-haves for 1.0. The Struts plugin comes to my mind, for =
example, and better test coverage and homogeneous code style. Beyond the =
framework itself, we will need example apps, and a nice little website =
with some sort of "project identity".

What do you think?

Regards,
Juergen


DI J=FCrgen H=F6ller
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