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Subject: Re: jira task to decide on Apache Flex version number needed
From: Arnoud Bos <arnoud@artim-interactive.nl>
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Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:52:50 +0100
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yup exactly how i feel about this.

Remember that moving from flex 3 to 4 was a major overhaul.=20
And as a result the conversion from flex3 to flex4 of big projects is =
expensive.
My project leader on the last project was not happy about the time it =
costed to convert the=20
big project to the new flex architecture.=20

I think the more complex it will be to migrate a flex 4.6 project to the =
first Apache releases=20
the more people you will loose.  You would take the risk of  a "nooo not =
again!!" sentiment after which
people leave. But if you offer a smooth transition in the first place, =
fix bugs, offer the missing components,
optimize... You will keep the people onboard, give them (renewed) =
confidence
in the Flex project. I think that would be an awesome start of Apache =
Flex!

On 18-01-2012, at 21:37, Doug McCune wrote:

>>=20
>> If we include bug
>> fixes or new features then maybe not.
>=20
>=20
> One of the reasons for people being optimistic about the move to =
Apache is
> the opportunity for bugs that people couldn't get Adobe to fix to get
> fixed. To show progress and momentum I'd urge you all to try to fix =
some
> bugs and get releases out there that people can just drop in, so =
they'll
> say "Finally, bug XYZ is fixed, thank god this moved to Apache, I see =
the
> benefit...". If you force everyone to rewrite their apps using the new
> packages throughout you're going to lose those people from your cause.

Met vriendelijke groet,

Arnoud Bos
Artim interactive
T +31 6 246 40 216
E arnoud@artim-interactive.nl