Re: [Webwork-devel] [Fwd: WebWork - OpenSymphony]

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If the merge was done right, there could be obvious benefits - developers, users, code resuse, etc. The challenges I see is that there is overlap between the two projects which is confusing and I'm concerned that WW will get lost amongst the other modules. Ideally, the merge would require some refactoring. For instance, WW would utilize modules from OpenSymphony; i.e., BeanUtil, etc. This would definitely require refactoring but would be of great benefit to users and developers. We would need uniform documentation, best practices, better examples, etc.

If we just merge as is now, I say no. It only brings confusion to most developers. The more advanced developers will mix and match on their own anyway.

-Matt

On Mon, 11 February 2002, Rickard wrote:

> 
> WebWorkers,
> 
> I just got this from OpenSymphony. It's an interesting proposal, but I'd 
> like to hear your input whether you think it's good or not. What are the 
> pro's and con's?
> 
> regards,
>    Rickard
> 
> ps. Those of you who are already involved with OS, please state this 
> when voicing your opinion on this.
> 
> -- 
> Rickard Öberg
> Author of "Mastering RMI"
> Chief Architect, TheServerSide.com
>    The Middleware Company - We Build Experts!