[technology-pmc] "Works with" dependency for GeoServer (subset)

[Wayne Beaton <wayne@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Greetings LocationTech PMC

We have another "works with" dependency for GeoMesa [1]. I believe that GeoServer meets the criteria for a "works with" dependency.

The core functionality of GeoMesa is to store and
query geospatial data in Accumulo by implementing a GeoTools DataStore.
Additional functionality is available when GeoMesa is installed into GeoServer: 

* Custom DataStore configuration page to allow a GeoMesa DataStore to be used
in GeoServer. 
* Implementation of various WPS processes, such as import into GeoMesa, an
enhanced heat map, and various analytics. 
* Custom GeoServer pages that allow monitoring and inspection of GeoMesa data

Per the Guidelines for the Review of Third Party Dependencies [2]:

The Eclipse software does not require the third party software to be present. If the third  
party software happens to be present, the Eclipse software may call or invoke it.  
Example: If a web browser is present, clicking on URL's in Eclipse will cause the user's  
configured web browser to open the URL.  

If you have any concerns, please make them known on this thread. If you are satisfied with the laid out criteria and are confident that this qualifies as a "works with" dependency, please express your approval with a +1 on this thread.

I'll leave this thread open for a couple of days to give all members a chance to express their concerns/approval. I'll set the flag on the CQ.

Thanks,

Wayne

[1] https://dev.eclipse.org/ipzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=8744
[2] https://www.eclipse.org/org/documents/Eclipse_Policy_and_Procedure_for_3rd_Party_Dependencies_Final.pdf

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