Re: Supporting multiple APIs simultaneously

[Andrew Haley]

Andrew John Hughes writes:
 >
 > Well, my suggestion would be that the branches are more for the benefit
 > of users rather than developers.  Correct me if I'm wrong, but the
 > japitools comparisons suggest that 1.1 is just about supported.  This
 > would seem to be a solid base to give to those who want something to
 > work with, at least for the time being, as a Java replacement without
 > having to wonder about holes.  As far as developers go, I would expect
 > focus to mainly stay on 1.4 as it is now, with appropriate patches that
 > also cover 1.1 being added there.  However, if you think that would be
 > too much effort, then I can see your point to an extent.  I do think
 > there is something to be said for giving users something more stable
 > though, rather than the kind of random implementation guarantees we give
 > now.

Sure, but the problem is that branches, unless tended carefully, will
wither.  If people wish assiduously to maintain a separate 1.1 branch,
that will be fine.  But that should be an addition to current
development, not an alternative.

Andrew.