Re: [ecf-dev] feature refactoring

[Scott Lewis <slewis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 1/29/2014 1:44 PM, Wim Jongman wrote:

And...we need to begin testing the build/releng for the bug409787 branch soon/asap...so that we can begin providing core+filetransfer repos to David Williams/p2...to test the new platform integration.

Yes. That is the most important thing. M. is it a good time to start building these core features with Tycho?

I think there's already a Tycho build enhancement/bug for ECF...but I can't find/remember what it is right now.

Although wouldn't have any objections to this, I don't think the amount of work required is going to make it possible for ECF 3.8.0.  That is...not only would it mean changing/adding all the existing build metadata, it would mean building/creating a brand new build environment for build.ecf-project.org...as well as fighting the inevitable battles with Tycho/version issues.   And then there's the ongoing maintenance commitment for the future (i.e. someone is going to have to commit to maintain the Tycho build for us over the next few years).

I just don't think there are the resources to do this during February...in combination with what we've already committed to do (i.e. feature refactoring, new providers, new examples, review materials, etc).  

But in any event...unless a number of people disagree and are willing/able to commit a lot of effort during February (especially on getting the new releng environment in place with Tycho), I don't personally think it's feasible for 3.8.0.

Scott