Java application server: Red Hat supports WildFly transition to foundation
WildFly moves to vendor-neutral foundation to strengthen community involvement – with Red Hat's blessing. The challenges are still under review.
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Those responsible for WildFly, a Java application server, are considering the move to a vendor-neutral software foundation to strengthen collaboration with the community. In recent years, the open-source project has made several efforts to improve its interaction with the community, including the introduction of new communication channels and the establishment of a transparent process for the development of new features, according to the announcement post.
The planned transition to a foundation should help to further increase openness and transparency and promote the participation of developers outside of the software manufacturer Red Hat.
Foundation brings new challenges
The transfer of the open-source project into a foundation is associated with various challenges. Those responsible for the project are examining which form of foundation offers the best framework for maintaining the existing release processes while ensuring the flexibility to offer third-party components under various open-source licenses. Independence in technical decisions should also be maintained to meet the needs of the community.
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According to the announcement, Red Hat fully supports this possible step, as the promotion of vendor-neutral projects is apparently in line with the company's values. Those responsible for the project invite the community to share their opinions and ideas to jointly shape the best possible path for the future of WildFly. Feedback can be provided through various communication channels such as the developer mailing list, the WildFly Google Group or Zulip.
What is Wildlfy?
WildFly is an open-source application server that implements Java EE and is used for the development and operation of Java-based enterprise applications. The server, formerly known as JBoss Application Server, has a modular structure and supports modern requirements such as scalability and cloud environments. Developers use WildFly to efficiently deploy and manage applications.
More information can be found in the announcement article at wildfly.org.
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