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Re: [jakartaee-platform-dev] VOTE: Specifications to add inJakartaEE 9
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Hi,
On 27.11.2019 19:21, Werner Keil wrote:
> Well it breaks as soon as they run their Java EE 8 compliant app or container in a JDK above Java SE 9, so it is not the fault of Java EE or Jakarta EE in that case.
To me, it does not matter whose fault it is. What matters to me is that it breaks my expectations. I think that not providing technologies that were available in Java EE 8 (even if they came from Java SE) is very risky for the future of the project because it runs contrary to the expectations of backwards compatibility that might exist. In my opinion, backwards compatibility is essential and in the special case of Jakarta EE it is not only about what's actually in the specs but also about the perception of changes by the community.
> Offering this in a way that allows applications to use it but not necessarily blow up the Full Jakarta EE stack more (instead of also removing stuff) Sounds reasonable.
A more comprehensive Full Jakarta EE profile is an asset from my point of view. The more technologies it contains, the more functionality I can implement in pure Jakarta EE without having to rely on external libraries.
I'd prefer more profiles with a reduced set (e.g. "Cloud" or "Opinionated REST") over a smaller full profile. A newer, bigger profile (e.g. "Everything but the kitchen sink") would also be fine with me. However, AFAIK Jakarta EE 9 won't contain any new profiles so what's important for me is what is in the full profile.
Kind regards,
Erik Brangs
