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Subject: Re: [PROPOSAL] Castafiore framework proposal to incubator
From: Kureem Rossaye <kureem@gmail.com>
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"*once could use Castafiore
in conjunction with Struts. In other terms, Castafiore could be used as
a Struts plugin which then calls Struts Actions and replaces Tiles, JSP
whatever. Is that correct?*"

Correct!
Actually I myself did not get the idea that it could be used like that. Yes
it can be used like that.
Actually, a castafiore application (which can be a simple table) can be
included on a page using a simple javascript or a jsp tag. So why not a
struts plugin.
Actually I have tried it as an echo2 framework component. It works just
nice.


Thanks for your interest

Ragards,
Kureem


On 4 September 2013 15:32, Christian Grobmeier <grobmeier@gmail.com> wrote:

> Kureem,
>
> this sounds nice. As far as I understood it, once could use Castafiore
> in conjunction with Struts. In other terms, Castafiore could be used as
> a Struts plugin which then calls Struts Actions and replaces Tiles, JSP
> whatever. Is that correct?
>
> Cheers
>
>
>
> Am 04.09.13 10:01, schrieb Kureem Rossaye:
> > Hi,
> > Indeed, I have read the incubation proposal guide. The only thing I cou=
ld
> > not figure out is how to recruit a champion.
> > However, after re-reading the guide, I missed something. I should have
> > prefixed the subject of the mail with [PROPOSAL]. So I am resending the
> > proposal with the proper subject.
> >
> > **********************************************************************
> > PROPOSAL
> > Abstract
> >
> > Castafiore framework is a web frameworks, fully component oriented, aja=
x
> > based, one page appplication. Although the framework can be viewed as a
> > classical component oriented web framework like GWT, it has been design=
ed
> > and implemented with a particular goal in mind. It is to be able to mak=
e
> > existing javascript libraries "java-able". Meaning that the framework
> > allows to easily take a javascript library like e.g jquery ui and use t=
he
> > components and features via java. The integration of the javascript
> > libraries need to be easy and natural.
> >
> > Actually companies like ext js and smartgwt have made their components
> > "java-able" using GWT. I wish to provide an alternative to gwt that is
> much
> > easier, fast, lightweight, and much more productive.
> > Proposal
> >
> > Castafiore framework has been designed and implemented with the followi=
ng
> > goals in mind
> >
> >    1.
> >
> >    Fully object oriented
> >    2.
> >
> >    Simple API that is very close to html itself
> >    We wanted an API that is closer to html markup and javascripts event
> >    model. I believe that this would help web developers easily visualiz=
e
> the
> >    rendering when reading source code.
> >    3.
> >
> >    Write a full application with only java
> >    4.
> >
> >    No need for compiler to convert to javascript like gwt.Javascript is
> >    rendered at runtime.
> >    5.
> >
> >    The same API can be used to make an software that is server centric
> and
> >    or client centric. Meaning that the user can make part of his
> application
> >    server centric and part of his application client centric. He can of
> course
> >    choose to make the whole application client centric or server centri=
c
> >    depending on the requirement. All of this using the same API.
> >    6.
> >
> >    Low memory footprint
> >    7.
> >
> >    Easy packaging of application. Everything can be packaged in a singl=
e
> >    jar. This includes images, css or javascript as well
> >    8.
> >
> >    Same API used to create custom components. No need to external set o=
f
> >    API or specific programming technique to create custom components.
> Creating
> >    a custom components should be done only the same way as writing an
> >    application.
> >    9.
> >
> >    No need for javascript to create custom components.
> >    10.
> >
> >    Although there is no need for javascript to create an application, i=
t
> >    should be easy to integrate external javascript libraries and use
> them in
> >    java codes itself. This should be done is a natural way just like we
> would
> >    do in an HTML page. This should be like this so that javascript
> library
> >    authors with some java skills find it natural and easy to provide a
> >    castafiore component together with the library. e.g. The author of
> flexgrid
> >    should should find it easy to create a castafiore component thus
> making his
> >    library usable directly in java.
> >
> >  *Actually, I wanted to create a java web framework for javascript
> > programmers. They should find it easy and fun to integrate and distribu=
te
> > their js libraries as a castafiore component. They will be able to
> > distribute their libraries as a single jar. This is very convenient for
> > java developers to just download the jar, include in classpath, and usi=
ng
> > the library, components and feature right away in their web application
> in
> > pure java. Furthermore the castafiore framework itself is very
> lightweight
> > with just 2 libraries and 1 web.xml entry. Even if the java developer i=
s
> > not using castafiore in his project, he should find it easy to just dro=
p
> > the 2 libraries + web.xml entry in classpath and start using it right
> away.
> > Very practical.*
> >
> >    1.
> >
> >    Load external resources like css and javascript lazily and efficient=
ly
> >    only when needed.
> >    2.
> >
> >    Loading of external resources can be done eagerly if the API user wi=
sh
> >    so.
> >    3.
> >
> >    The framework does not own the whole page. Meaning that an applicati=
on
> >    created with the framework can be used in an already created page.
> This
> >    allows API developer to use the framework only for very specific
> purposes
> >    like for example a dynamic table, while at the same time using other
> web
> >    framework like struts for the other sections of the application.
> >    4.
> >
> >    Although a whole application can be created using pure java, the
> >    framework should be able to integrate templates.
> >    5.
> >
> >    By default, there should be 100% separation of logic and presentatio=
n.
> >    Meaning that the API user should be able to take an html template, a=
nd
> >    dynamise it without needing to add any modification in the template.
> >    6.
> >
> >    On the other hand, if an API user is more script centric, he is able
> to
> >    write groovy template, jstl templates or any other template engine.
> >    7.
> >
> >    The API user should be able to easily use any template engine he
> wishes
> >    easily and naturally.
> >    8.
> >
> >    Event model is in 3 phase. Client-> server->back to client. API user
> >    should be able to write events in java that starts executing on the
> >    browser, then goes on the server if he wishes, then continue
> executing on
> >    the browser. e.g. We should be able to add an event on a button that
> starts
> >    by executing some javascript codes, then take some parameters and
> execute
> >    codes on the server, then continue back with some parameter from the
> server
> >    to execute some more javascript codes on the client. This technique
> if used
> >    skillfully helps to create very smooth application that constantly
> >    communicates with the server without any flicker
> >    9.
> >
> >    Support for websocket when the browser supports it.
> >    10.
> >
> >    Support for HTML5
> >    11.
> >
> >    Same API to write SVG applications.
> >    12.
> >
> >    Same API to write html5 canva application.
> >    13.
> >
> >    Support for browser back button
> >    14.
> >
> >    Crawlable by google crawler
> >    15.
> >
> >    Ultimately, the framework will come with a very rich set of re-usabl=
e
> >    components
> >    16.
> >
> >    Handle browser quirks
> >    17.
> >
> >    Built in validation
> >
> > Background
> >
> > The initial development of castafiore framework started back 3years ago
> by
> > Kureem Rossaye. Later it was mature enough to be used in production. A
> > whole web based platform was created. It consists of applications like
> > Inventory system, CMS, DMS, account system, organization management
> system
> > and also an advanced WYSIWYG online application builder. Many websites
> > ranging from simple catalog website to advanced e-commerce website were
> > also created using the framework.
> >
> > Now I wish to donate this framework to the ASF in the hope to build a
> > community and see it strive
> > Rationale
> >
> > While there exists many web frameworks, there are very few that address
> all
> > the requirements at the same time. There is a need for a web applicatio=
ns
> > that at the same time can free user from javascript, html and css and a=
t
> > the same time easily integrate them when needed. There is also the need
> for
> > a web framework that at the same time can be server centric and client
> > centric. For example, the front-end of a web site should be made client
> > centric and the back end server centric. While the whole application ca=
n
> be
> > written in java, the web framework allows to create a whole application
> > using traditional methods like html css javascript and page oriented
> > framework like struts or spring mvc and at the same time implement only
> > very specific parts using the framework.
> >
> > Today many javascript library providers and making their libraries
> > =93java-able=94. e.g. SmartGWT or extjs
> >
> > They are using GWT for this purpose. Writing custom components with GWT
> can
> > be extremely complex, error prone, difficult to debug and stabilize. No=
t
> > mentioning the compilation nightmare. And GWT is exclusively client
> > centric. Connection with the server is done exclusively via web service=
s.
> > On the other hand, castafiore framework helps to make javascript
> libraries
> > =93java-able=94 very easily. It is easy to debug and stabilize componen=
ts
> since
> > there is no such thing as compiler to generate javascript.
> >
> > The framework is built upon jquery. Indeed jquery is an excellent
> > javascript library. The framework basically acts as a thin layer over
> > jquery. The result is a very simple and intuitive api which helps to
> write
> > highly dynamic applications with lesser code. Just like jquery.
> >
> > The 3 phase event model helps to bring the server very close to the
> > browser. Meaning that with the same API, it is easy to interact with th=
e
> > browser and interact with the server. This helps to create very smooth
> > running applications and at the same time interacting with the server a=
nd
> > progressively render new components.
> >
> > Thanks to the framework we will be able to harness the new HTML 5 api
> like
> > websocket, workers, storage system, canvas and others using pure java.
> This
> > is pretty exciting.
> >
> > And hopefully, thanks to the ease at which we can integrate js librarie=
s
> as
> > a castafiore components, we will be able to use already mature js
> libraries
> > in our java codes and interact with the server easily
> > Current Status
> >
> > The rendering engine of the framework is completed and is being used in
> > production. A large set of components are also being used. The javadocs
> and
> > documentations are 90% completed. However there are many components tha=
t
> > need to be stabilized and of course, there is the need to create more
> > interesting, useful and sexy components for the pleasure of every
> > programmer.
> >
> > We need to create a good set of demo and sample codes
> >
> > There is also a need to create a website where contributors can publish
> > their custom components together with their license and demo
> >
> > I intend to donate the WYSIWYG application builder to the ASF and host =
it
> > online. This will be used as a sandbox or even can be used to create
> custom
> > components and publish them online itself, without the need to download
> or
> > install anything. I believe that this will help javascript library
> authors
> > to make their libraries =93java-able=94. To attain this objective, we n=
eed to
> > stabilize and increase security level on the application.
> >  Meritocracy
> >
> > By submitting this incubator proposal, we=92re expressing our intent to
> build
> > a diverse developer community around Castafiore that will conduct itsel=
f
> > according to The Apache Way and use meritocratic means of accepting
> > contributions.
> > Community
> >
> > Castafiore is actively being developed and maintained within Archnet Lt=
d
> by
> > myself. By open sourcing it, I hope to attract contributors and build a
> > vibrant community around the project. I will do my best to provide all
> > necessary documentation and helps as swiftly as possible to help anybod=
y
> > interested in contributing on the project.
> > Core Developers
> >
> > Castafiore is currently being developed by only Kureem Rossaye
> > Alignment
> >
> > The ASF is a natural choice to host the Castafiore project, given the
> goal
> > of open sourcing the project and fostering a community to grow and
> support
> > the software.
> >
> > Castafiore is a web framework tested and developed on apache-tomcat and
> > websocket features uses implementation provided by tomcat7
> > Known Risks Orphaned Products
> >
> > There is currently one single developer for this project. However, this
> is
> > the main reason why I want to host this project to ASF in order to
> create a
> > community in order make the project less dependent on only myself. I al=
so
> > express my intention to provide all necessary help and documentation to
> > help those interested to get started with the project.
> >
> > Every aspect of the framework will be heavily documented to give clear
> > understanding of the rendering engine in order to help anybody modify,
> > enhance it.
> >
> > Furthermore, the framework is being used in production in my company
> > Archnet ltd and has been deployed in several companies in Mauritius.
> > Inexperience with Open Source
> >
> > Indeed, I have low level of experience in open source and has never
> > contributed in any opensource, although I have always wanted to do so.
> > However, by working with our mentor and the Apache community I believe =
I
> > will be able to conduct myself in accordance with the Apache Incubator
> > guidelines.
> >
> >
> >
> >  Homogenous Developers
> >
> > Actually there is only myself who is developing this project. This is
> > actually one of the reasons why I want to submit this proposal. In orde=
r
> to
> > be able to attract developers from various countries and companies. As =
I
> > have already mentioned, I will be dedicated to provide everything
> required
> > to help get started with contributing on this project.
> > Reliance on Salaried Developers
> >
> > I am the sole developer of this project. I am the director of my compan=
y,
> > Archnet ltd. So there is no reliance on salaried developers for this
> > project.
> >  Relationships with Other Apache Products
> >
> > The project is a web frameworks that has been developed and tested on
> > apache tomcat. Furthermore, the websocket feature actually uses
> exclusively
> > the implementation provided by apache 7
> >
> >
> >
> >  An Excessive Fascination with the Apache Brand
> >
> > While we respect the reputation of the Apache brand and have no doubts
> that
> > it will attract contributors and users, our interest is primarily to gi=
ve
> > Castafiore a solid home as an open source project following an
> established
> > development model. We have also given reasons in the Rationale and
> > Alignment sections.
> > Documentation
> >
> > Project documentation exists and will be update online soon
> > Initial Source
> >
> > https://github.com/archnetltd/castafioreframework
> >  Source and Intellectual Property Submission Plan
> >
> > All the codes are available online on github.
> > https://github.com/archnetltd/castafioreframework/tree/elie/ui
> >
> >
> > Since I am actually the only developer on this project, it is very easy
> for
> > me to change the license to whatever license that best suits the ASF.
> >
> >
> >
> >  External Dependencies
> >
> > Castafiore depends on spring framework and commons-fileupload. They are
> all
> > Apache compatible.
> > Cryptography
> >
> > Not applicable.
> > Required Resources Mailing Lists
> >
> >    -
> >
> >    castafiore-private for private PMC discussions
> >    -
> >
> >    castafiore-dev
> >    -
> >
> >    castafiore-commits
> >    -
> >
> >    castafiore-user
> >    -
> >
> >    castafiore-issues
> >
> > Subversion Directory
> >
> > We prefer to use Git as our source control system: git://
> > git.apache.org/castafiore
> > Issue Tracking
> >
> > JIRA Castafiore
> > Initial Committers
> >
> >    -
> >
> >    Kureem Rossaye (kureem at gmail dot com)
> >
> > Affiliations
> >
> > Archnetltd
> > Interested Parties
> >
> >    -
> >
> >
> > Sponsors Champion Nominated Mentors
> >
> >    -
> >
> >
> > Sponsoring Entity
> >
> > Incubator PMC
> >
> >
> > Regards,
> > Kureem
> >
> > On 4 September 2013 11:42, Andy Van Den Heuvel
> > <andy.vandenheuvel@gmail.com>wrote:
> >
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> >>
> >> I think Kureem already knows the incubation process.
> >> He is looking for a java champion. Since he already has a first draft =
of
> >> his proposal, I asked him to copy it
> >> so people interessed could have an idea what the project is about.
> >>
> >> Sorry if my communication caused any inconvenience
> >>
> >>
> >> On Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 8:50 AM, David Crossley <crossley@apache.org>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Kureem Rossaye wrote:
> >>>>  Hello community,
> >>>>
> >>>> please find below a proposal I wish to submit to the ASF. I am new
> here
> >>> and
> >>>> was told that I could paste the proposal here. So here we are.
> >>> That was misleading to simply say that. There is quite a process
> >>> which will all be beneficial.
> >>>
> >>>> Awaiting reply, recommendation and feedback and will be pleased to
> >> answer
> >>>> any questions.
> >>> Please review the Incubator website. There are instructions
> >>> about the process for Proposals.
> >>> http://incubator.apache.org/
> >>> In the top-left see the link to the "Proposal Guide".
> >>>
> >>> -David
> >>>
> >>>> Thanks in advance
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Kind regards,
> >>>>
> >>>> Kureem Rossaye
> >>>> Abstract
> >>>>
> >>>> Castafiore framework is a web frameworks, fully component oriented,
> >> ajax
> >>>> based, one page appplication. Although the framework can be viewed a=
s
> a
> >>>> classical component oriented web framework like GWT, it has been
> >> designed
> >>>> and implemented with a particular goal in mind. It is to be able to
> >> make
> >>>> existing javascript libraries "java-able". Meaning that the framewor=
k
> >>>> allows to easily take a javascript library like e.g jquery ui and us=
e
> >> the
> >>>> components and features via java. The integration of the javascript
> >>>> libraries need to be easy and natural.
> >>>>
> >>>> Actually companies like ext js and smartgwt have made their componen=
ts
> >>>> "java-able" using GWT. I wish to provide an alternative to gwt that =
is
> >>> much
> >>>> easier, fast, lightweight, and much more productive.
> >>>> Proposal
> >>>>
> >>>> Castafiore framework has been designed and implemented with the
> >> following
> >>>> goals in mind
> >>>>
> >>>>    1.
> >>>>
> >>>>    Fully object oriented
> >>>>    2.
> >>>>
> >>>>    Simple API that is very close to html itself
> >>>>    We wanted an API that is closer to html markup and javascripts
> event
> >>>>    model. I believe that this would help web developers easily
> >> visualize
> >>> the
> >>>>    rendering when reading source code.
> >>>>    3.
> >>>>
> >>>>    Write a full application with only java
> >>>>    4.
> >>>>
> >>>>    No need for compiler to convert to javascript like gwt.Javascript
> is
> >>>>    rendered at runtime.
> >>>>    5.
> >>>>
> >>>>    The same API can be used to make an software that is server centr=
ic
> >>> and
> >>>>    or client centric. Meaning that the user can make part of his
> >>> application
> >>>>    server centric and part of his application client centric. He can
> of
> >>> course
> >>>>    choose to make the whole application client centric or server
> >> centric
> >>>>    depending on the requirement. All of this using the same API.
> >>>>    6.
> >>>>
> >>>>    Low memory footprint
> >>>>    7.
> >>>>
> >>>>    Easy packaging of application. Everything can be packaged in a
> >> single
> >>>>    jar. This includes images, css or javascript as well
> >>>>    8.
> >>>>
> >>>>    Same API used to create custom components. No need to external se=
t
> >> of
> >>>>    API or specific programming technique to create custom components=
.
> >>> Creating
> >>>>    a custom components should be done only the same way as writing a=
n
> >>>>    application.
> >>>>    9.
> >>>>
> >>>>    No need for javascript to create custom components.
> >>>>    10.
> >>>>
> >>>>    Although there is no need for javascript to create an application=
,
> >> it
> >>>>    should be easy to integrate external javascript libraries and use
> >>> them in
> >>>>    java codes itself. This should be done is a natural way just like
> we
> >>> would
> >>>>    do in an HTML page. This should be like this so that javascript
> >>> library
> >>>>    authors with some java skills find it natural and easy to provide=
 a
> >>>>    castafiore component together with the library. e.g. The author o=
f
> >>> flexgrid
> >>>>    should should find it easy to create a castafiore component thus
> >>> making his
> >>>>    library usable directly in java.
> >>>>
> >>>>  *Actually, I wanted to create a java web framework for javascript
> >>>> programmers. They should find it easy and fun to integrate and
> >> distribute
> >>>> their js libraries as a castafiore component. They will be able to
> >>>> distribute their libraries as a single jar. This is very convenient
> for
> >>>> java developers to just download the jar, include in classpath, and
> >> using
> >>>> the library, components and feature right away in their web
> application
> >>> in
> >>>> pure java. Furthermore the castafiore framework itself is very
> >>> lightweight
> >>>> with just 2 libraries and 1 web.xml entry. Even if the java develope=
r
> >> is
> >>>> not using castafiore in his project, he should find it easy to just
> >> drop
> >>>> the 2 libraries + web.xml entry in classpath and start using it righ=
t
> >>> away.
> >>>> Very practical.*
> >>>>
> >>>>    1.
> >>>>
> >>>>    Load external resources like css and javascript lazily and
> >> efficiently
> >>>>    only when needed.
> >>>>    2.
> >>>>
> >>>>    Loading of external resources can be done eagerly if the API user
> >> wish
> >>>>    so.
> >>>>    3.
> >>>>
> >>>>    The framework does not own the whole page. Meaning that an
> >> application
> >>>>    created with the framework can be used in an already created page=
.
> >>> This
> >>>>    allows API developer to use the framework only for very specific
> >>> purposes
> >>>>    like for example a dynamic table, while at the same time using
> other
> >>> web
> >>>>    framework like struts for the other sections of the application.
> >>>>    4.
> >>>>
> >>>>    Although a whole application can be created using pure java, the
> >>>>    framework should be able to integrate templates.
> >>>>    5.
> >>>>
> >>>>    By default, there should be 100% separation of logic and
> >> presentation.
> >>>>    Meaning that the API user should be able to take an html template=
,
> >> and
> >>>>    dynamise it without needing to add any modification in the
> template.
> >>>>    6.
> >>>>
> >>>>    On the other hand, if an API user is more script centric, he is
> able
> >>> to
> >>>>    write groovy template, jstl templates or any other template engin=
e.
> >>>>    7.
> >>>>
> >>>>    The API user should be able to easily use any template engine he
> >>> wishes
> >>>>    easily and naturally.
> >>>>    8.
> >>>>
> >>>>    Event model is in 3 phase. Client-> server->back to client. API
> user
> >>>>    should be able to write events in java that starts executing on t=
he
> >>>>    browser, then goes on the server if he wishes, then continue
> >>> executing on
> >>>>    the browser. e.g. We should be able to add an event on a button
> that
> >>> starts
> >>>>    by executing some javascript codes, then take some parameters and
> >>> execute
> >>>>    codes on the server, then continue back with some parameter from
> the
> >>> server
> >>>>    to execute some more javascript codes on the client. This techniq=
ue
> >>> if used
> >>>>    skillfully helps to create very smooth application that constantl=
y
> >>>>    communicates with the server without any flicker
> >>>>    9.
> >>>>
> >>>>    Support for websocket when the browser supports it.
> >>>>    10.
> >>>>
> >>>>    Support for HTML5
> >>>>    11.
> >>>>
> >>>>    Same API to write SVG applications.
> >>>>    12.
> >>>>
> >>>>    Same API to write html5 canva application.
> >>>>    13.
> >>>>
> >>>>    Support for browser back button
> >>>>    14.
> >>>>
> >>>>    Crawlable by google crawler
> >>>>    15.
> >>>>
> >>>>    Ultimately, the framework will come with a very rich set of
> >> re-usable
> >>>>    components
> >>>>    16.
> >>>>
> >>>>    Handle browser quirks
> >>>>    17.
> >>>>
> >>>>    Built in validation
> >>>>
> >>>> Background
> >>>>
> >>>> The initial development of castafiore framework started back 3years
> ago
> >>> by
> >>>> Kureem Rossaye. Later it was mature enough to be used in production.=
 A
> >>>> whole web based platform was created. It consists of applications li=
ke
> >>>> Inventory system, CMS, DMS, account system, organization management
> >>> system
> >>>> and also an advanced WYSIWYG online application builder. Many websit=
es
> >>>> ranging from simple catalog website to advanced e-commerce website
> were
> >>>> also created using the framework.
> >>>>
> >>>> Now I wish to donate this framework to the ASF in the hope to build =
a
> >>>> community and see it strive
> >>>> Rationale
> >>>>
> >>>> While there exists many web frameworks, there are very few that
> address
> >>> all
> >>>> the requirements at the same time. There is a need for a web
> >> applications
> >>>> that at the same time can free user from javascript, html and css an=
d
> >> at
> >>>> the same time easily integrate them when needed. There is also the
> need
> >>> for
> >>>> a web framework that at the same time can be server centric and clie=
nt
> >>>> centric. For example, the front-end of a web site should be made
> client
> >>>> centric and the back end server centric. While the whole application
> >> can
> >>> be
> >>>> written in java, the web framework allows to create a whole
> application
> >>>> using traditional methods like html css javascript and page oriented
> >>>> framework like struts or spring mvc and at the same time implement
> only
> >>>> very specific parts using the framework.
> >>>>
> >>>> Today many javascript library providers and making their libraries
> >>>> =93java-able=94. e.g. SmartGWT or extjs
> >>>>
> >>>> They are using GWT for this purpose. Writing custom components with
> GWT
> >>> can
> >>>> be extremely complex, error prone, difficult to debug and stabilize.
> >> Not
> >>>> mentioning the compilation nightmare. And GWT is exclusively client
> >>>> centric. Connection with the server is done exclusively via web
> >> services.
> >>>> On the other hand, castafiore framework helps to make javascript
> >>> libraries
> >>>> =93java-able=94 very easily. It is easy to debug and stabilize compo=
nents
> >>> since
> >>>> there is no such thing as compiler to generate javascript.
> >>>>
> >>>> The framework is built upon jquery. Indeed jquery is an excellent
> >>>> javascript library. The framework basically acts as a thin layer ove=
r
> >>>> jquery. The result is a very simple and intuitive api which helps to
> >>> write
> >>>> highly dynamic applications with lesser code. Just like jquery.
> >>>>
> >>>> The 3 phase event model helps to bring the server very close to the
> >>>> browser. Meaning that with the same API, it is easy to interact with
> >> the
> >>>> browser and interact with the server. This helps to create very smoo=
th
> >>>> running applications and at the same time interacting with the serve=
r
> >> and
> >>>> progressively render new components.
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks to the framework we will be able to harness the new HTML 5 ap=
i
> >>> like
> >>>> websocket, workers, storage system, canvas and others using pure jav=
a.
> >>> This
> >>>> is pretty exciting.
> >>>>
> >>>> And hopefully, thanks to the ease at which we can integrate js
> >> libraries
> >>> as
> >>>> a castafiore components, we will be able to use already mature js
> >>> libraries
> >>>> in our java codes and interact with the server easily
> >>>> Current Status
> >>>>
> >>>> The rendering engine of the framework is completed and is being used
> in
> >>>> production. A large set of components are also being used. The
> javadocs
> >>> and
> >>>> documentations are 90% completed. However there are many components
> >> that
> >>>> need to be stabilized and of course, there is the need to create mor=
e
> >>>> interesting, useful and sexy components for the pleasure of every
> >>>> programmer.
> >>>>
> >>>> We need to create a good set of demo and sample codes
> >>>>
> >>>> There is also a need to create a website where contributors can
> publish
> >>>> their custom components together with their license and demo
> >>>>
> >>>> I intend to donate the WYSIWYG application builder to the ASF and ho=
st
> >> it
> >>>> online. This will be used as a sandbox or even can be used to create
> >>> custom
> >>>> components and publish them online itself, without the need to
> download
> >>> or
> >>>> install anything. I believe that this will help javascript library
> >>> authors
> >>>> to make their libraries =93java-able=94. To attain this objective, w=
e need
> >> to
> >>>> stabilize and increase security level on the application.
> >>>>  Meritocracy
> >>>>
> >>>> By submitting this incubator proposal, we=92re expressing our intent=
 to
> >>> build
> >>>> a diverse developer community around Castafiore that will conduct
> >> itself
> >>>> according to The Apache Way and use meritocratic means of accepting
> >>>> contributions.
> >>>> Community
> >>>>
> >>>> Castafiore is actively being developed and maintained within Archnet
> >> Ltd
> >>> by
> >>>> myself. By open sourcing it, I hope to attract contributors and buil=
d
> a
> >>>> vibrant community around the project. I will do my best to provide a=
ll
> >>>> necessary documentation and helps as swiftly as possible to help
> >> anybody
> >>>> interested in contributing on the project.
> >>>> Core Developers
> >>>>
> >>>> Castafiore is currently being developed by only Kureem Rossaye
> >>>> Alignment
> >>>>
> >>>> The ASF is a natural choice to host the Castafiore project, given th=
e
> >>> goal
> >>>> of open sourcing the project and fostering a community to grow and
> >>> support
> >>>> the software.
> >>>>
> >>>> Castafiore is a web framework tested and developed on apache-tomcat
> and
> >>>> websocket features uses implementation provided by tomcat7
> >>>> Known Risks Orphaned Products
> >>>>
> >>>> There is currently one single developer for this project. However,
> this
> >>> is
> >>>> the main reason why I want to host this project to ASF in order to
> >>> create a
> >>>> community in order make the project less dependent on only myself. I
> >> also
> >>>> express my intention to provide all necessary help and documentation
> to
> >>>> help those interested to get started with the project.
> >>>>
> >>>> Every aspect of the framework will be heavily documented to give cle=
ar
> >>>> understanding of the rendering engine in order to help anybody modif=
y,
> >>>> enhance it.
> >>>>
> >>>> Furthermore, the framework is being used in production in my company
> >>>> Archnet ltd and has been deployed in several companies in Mauritius.
> >>>> Inexperience with Open Source
> >>>>
> >>>> Indeed, I have low level of experience in open source and has never
> >>>> contributed in any opensource, although I have always wanted to do s=
o.
> >>>> However, by working with our mentor and the Apache community I belie=
ve
> >> I
> >>>> will be able to conduct myself in accordance with the Apache Incubat=
or
> >>>> guidelines.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>  Homogenous Developers
> >>>>
> >>>> Actually there is only myself who is developing this project. This i=
s
> >>>> actually one of the reasons why I want to submit this proposal. In
> >> order
> >>> to
> >>>> be able to attract developers from various countries and companies. =
As
> >> I
> >>>> have already mentioned, I will be dedicated to provide everything
> >>> required
> >>>> to help get started with contributing on this project.
> >>>> Reliance on Salaried Developers
> >>>>
> >>>> I am the sole developer of this project. I am the director of my
> >> company,
> >>>> Archnet ltd. So there is no reliance on salaried developers for this
> >>>> project.
> >>>>  Relationships with Other Apache Products
> >>>>
> >>>> The project is a web frameworks that has been developed and tested o=
n
> >>>> apache tomcat. Furthermore, the websocket feature actually uses
> >>> exclusively
> >>>> the implementation provided by apache 7
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>  An Excessive Fascination with the Apache Brand
> >>>>
> >>>> While we respect the reputation of the Apache brand and have no doub=
ts
> >>> that
> >>>> it will attract contributors and users, our interest is primarily to
> >> give
> >>>> Castafiore a solid home as an open source project following an
> >>> established
> >>>> development model. We have also given reasons in the Rationale and
> >>>> Alignment sections.
> >>>> Documentation
> >>>>
> >>>> Project documentation exists and will be update online soon
> >>>> Initial Source
> >>>>
> >>>> https://github.com/archnetltd/castafioreframework
> >>>>  Source and Intellectual Property Submission Plan
> >>>>
> >>>> All the codes are available online on github.
> >>>> https://github.com/archnetltd/castafioreframework/tree/elie/ui
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Since I am actually the only developer on this project, it is very
> easy
> >>> for
> >>>> me to change the license to whatever license that best suits the ASF=
.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>  External Dependencies
> >>>>
> >>>> Castafiore depends on spring framework and commons-fileupload. They
> are
> >>> all
> >>>> Apache compatible.
> >>>> Cryptography
> >>>>
> >>>> Not applicable.
> >>>> Required Resources Mailing Lists
> >>>>
> >>>>    -
> >>>>
> >>>>    castafiore-private for private PMC discussions
> >>>>    -
> >>>>
> >>>>    castafiore-dev
> >>>>    -
> >>>>
> >>>>    castafiore-commits
> >>>>    -
> >>>>
> >>>>    castafiore-user
> >>>>    -
> >>>>
> >>>>    castafiore-issues
> >>>>
> >>>> Subversion Directory
> >>>>
> >>>> We prefer to use Git as our source control system: git://
> >>>> git.apache.org/castafiore
> >>>> Issue Tracking
> >>>>
> >>>> JIRA Castafiore
> >>>> Initial Committers
> >>>>
> >>>>    -
> >>>>
> >>>>    Kureem Rossaye (kureem at gmail dot com)
> >>>>
> >>>> Affiliations
> >>>>
> >>>> Archnetltd
> >>>> Interested Parties
> >>>>
> >>>>    -
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Sponsors Champion Nominated Mentors
> >>>>
> >>>>    -
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Sponsoring Entity
> >>>>
> >>>> Incubator PMC
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> On 30 August 2013 11:55, Kureem Rossaye <kureem@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> Thank you
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> On 30 August 2013 10:26, Andy Van Den Heuvel <
> >>> andy.vandenheuvel@gmail.com>wrote:
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> >>>>>> Kureem,
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I think it's best to copy your proposal here, so people can see wh=
at
> >>> you
> >>>>>> are exactly trying to solve.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 6:45 AM, Kureem Rossaye <kureem@gmail.com>
> >>> wrote:
> >>>>>>> Hi,
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> I am Kureem Rossaye. I have create a web framework which is
> >> already
> >>>>>> being
> >>>>>>> used in production. Now I would like to give the framework
> >>> opensource
> >>>>>> and
> >>>>>>> of course the most natural place to start is Apache. I have
> >> already
> >>>>>> written
> >>>>>>> a proposal to submit to the incubation. However, I have the
> >>> following
> >>>>>>> questions.
> >>>>>>> 1. If I am not mistaken I need to hire a champion. Could you
> >> please
> >>>>>> help me
> >>>>>>> how to do this
> >>>>>>> 2. How I submit the proposal?
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Thanks in advance
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> --
> >>>>>>> Kureem Rossaye
> >>>>>>> Managing Director
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> ArchNet ltd
> >>>>>>> R. Tagore Avenue, Mesnil
> >>>>>>> Mauritius
> >>>>>>> Mobile :+230 7159028 / Tel :+230 6867326
> >>>>>>> Skype : arkureem
> >>>>>>> http://www.archnetltd.com
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> --
> >>>>> Kureem Rossaye
> >>>>> Managing Director
> >>>>>
> >>>>> ArchNet ltd
> >>>>> R. Tagore Avenue, Mesnil
> >>>>> Mauritius
> >>>>> Mobile :+230 7159028 / Tel :+230 6867326
> >>>>> Skype : arkureem
> >>>>> http://www.archnetltd.com
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> --
> >>>> Kureem Rossaye
> >>>> Managing Director
> >>>>
> >>>> ArchNet ltd
> >>>> R. Tagore Avenue, Mesnil
> >>>> Mauritius
> >>>> Mobile :+230 7159028 / Tel :+230 6867326
> >>>> Skype : arkureem
> >>>> http://www.archnetltd.com
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Kureem Rossaye
Managing Director

ArchNet ltd
R. Tagore Avenue, Mesnil
Mauritius
Mobile :+230 7159028 / Tel :+230 6867326
Skype : arkureem
http://www.archnetltd.com

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