[sakai2-tcc] ROLL CALL VOTE: override objections to retaining Hybrid patches in Login and Providers

[Anthony Whyte]

Two TCC members have objected to retaining in 2.8.x two hybrid-related patches to login and providers that, in my opinion, are low risk additions that help simplify adding the hybrid module to a 2.8 build.

As I noted in my previous email I believe it important that we avoid erecting barriers to those who wish to pursue the evolving hybrid approach between the CLE and OLE--removing the patches will add additional steps to those who wish to deploy the hybrid 1.0 module, a scenario that benefits no one.

1. Neither patch is active by default
2. No Nakamura dependencies are added to 2.8 (Lance has refactored Hybrid removing Nakamura dependencies)
3. No precedent set here (mirrors what we did for GB2 in 2.7)
4. The patches help simplify adding the hybrid module to a 2.8 installation
5. Hybrid itself is packaged as an indie and the project is well-maintained.  Any additional documentation required will be cheerfully generated by Lance.
6. Where we can assist our OAE colleagues we should; this is a modest step towards greater collaboration.


MOTION

This is a public, on-list vote on the following question:

"Shall the TCC override objections to retaining the inclusion of hybrid patches to login (SAK-17223) and providers (SAK-17222) that were merged to 2.8.x for inclusion in the upcoming sakai-2.8.0 release."


VOTING

Active TCC members will vote "YES" or "NO" where "YES" is a vote to override the -1 blocker vote and approve the Hybrid patches proposal for inclusion in 2.8.

Voting is OPEN now until 20:00 UTC, WEDNESDAY, 10 NOV 2010.


CODE (PLEASE REVIEW IT)

Providers: https://source.sakaiproject.org/svn/providers/branches/sakai-2.8.x/hybrid/
Login: https://source.sakaiproject.org/svn/login/branches/sakai-2.8.x/login-tool/tool/src/java/org/sakaiproject/login/filter/NakamuraAuthenticationFilter.java


PATCH JIRAS

Hybrid UserDirectoryProvider http://jira.sakaiproject.org/browse/SAK-17222
Hybrid container AuthN filter http://jira.sakaiproject.org/browse/SAK-17223


HYBRID PROJECT

http://jira.sakaiproject.org/browse/HYB

Open/resolved HYB jiras:
http://jira.sakaiproject.org/secure/IssueNavigator.jspa?reset=true&jqlQuery=project+%3D+HYB


EARLIER DISCUSSIONS

Lance's answers to questions raised about Hybrid prior to the TCC vote to exclude Hybrid from 2.8.0

http://confluence.sakaiproject.org/display/TCC/2.8.0+Inclusion+Voting+Tally+and+Comments
http://confluence.sakaiproject.org/display/TCC/List+of+Planned+2.8.0+Changes


RECENT CONCERNS:

http://collab.sakaiproject.org/pipermail/sakai2-tcc/2010-October/000524.html



Cheers,

Anth


Begin forwarded message:

> From: Anthony Whyte <arwhyte at umich.edu>
> Date: October 15, 2010 11:36:04 AM EDT
> To: "sakai2-tcc at collab.sakaiproject.org Committee" <sakai2-tcc at collab.sakaiproject.org>
> Subject: [sakai2-tcc] SAK-19326: hybrid removal / patch retention
> 
> I've removed the hybrid module assembly dependency from the 2.8.x core-deploy pom as well as the version <property> in the master pom.  I have not reverted the patches to login and providers (SAK-17222, SAK-17223) as myself and others believe retaining the patches will simplify the installation and deployment process for deployers who wish to add hybrid to their 2.8 installations.  There is certainly precedent for this approach; most recently we provided "hooks" for gradebook2 in sakai-2.7.  
> 
> I suggest we leave them in place for inclusion in the upcoming sakai-2.8.0-a02 QA tag.  I believe it important that we avoid erecting barriers to those who wish to pursue the evolving hybrid approach between 2x and the Sakai OAE--removing the patches will add additional steps to those who wish to deploy the hybrid 1.0 module, a scenario that benefits no one.  
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Anthony
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