Proposal to start a new implementation of Thunderbird based on web technologies
neandr
neandr at gmx.de
Mon Apr 3 21:23:43 UTC 2017
Following Ben's or Joshua's points about a next-TB it will raise
questions which technology stack, tools, testing, design rules etc
should be used, much more should be generalized for it.
With the 'contacts/caldav' project which has been run last year at the
New Zealand University it was obvious using a technology kit like React
gives a great boost for productivity and structuring the solution. But
already that small project -- compared what a next-TB will be -- showed
also there are many possibilities for "dialects" with the various parts.
So before starting the next-TB project it would make sense to have a
common understanding for the technology base.
Paul suggested a few points for the technology stack and more, he
pointed to an important issues: legal aspects. For React there could be
a patent problem, see here:
> https://github.com/facebook/react/blob/master/PATENTS
And also Paul's contribution to a Drupal discussion about React usage
is worth to read:
> http://buytaert.net/comment/120741#comment-120741
React is used with the DevTools and it would be interesting to hear from
the DevTools how they live with that patent issue. Thunderbird where
ever it finds it's new home should be save from the start with new
technologies and 3rd-party contributions.
This is only one example why a serious analysis is necessary and
stringent standards are an absolute must.
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