+1 on the low level libraries having no dependencies. C+P is a fine
way to share - we just, as Torsten points out, need to use smart ways
of C+Ping.
+1 to Stephen on backwards compat (which is probably surprising given
how much I argue with him on that subject).
I agree with it - but it frustrate
Yawn.
Personally, I can't believe how hard it is to understand that
dependencies for the core commons components are BAD. We're talking
about [lang], [collections], [io], [codec] and probably a few others.
For example, [functor] should be able to stand on its own two feet
without needing to m
Lang 3.0 especially also has JIRA items for things like 'identify area
of value for varargs', 'identify part of Lang 2.x that can be deleted
due to crapness or being in the JDK now', 'genericize Lang' as we move
to the Java 5 features.
Another is to take a pass to see if there are any parts of Lan
Or, indeed, even if you can't fix these bugs, look for some where you might
be able to help with test cases that demonstrate the bug or with other
information that will make it easier for somebody else to fix the bugs.
Help with documentation is also *always* welcome.
On Sat, May 9, 2009 at 10:01
Hi Valentin,
> I must confess I don't know where to start, and what project really need
> an effort and should be good to put my eyes on. Could somebody guide a
> poor little Java dev like me ?
i think the best place to start is the project which gives you the most joy!
After choosing your projec
Hi !
I've been using Commons for quite a long time now, and I would really
like to participate. I've read all the links given on commons for
volunteering and the Apache guidelines, peered a little in the JIRA, but
I must confess I don't know where to start, and what project really need
an effort
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