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This was so well written that, given the timing, one wonders if it hadn't been written in advance (read: Typesafe and Typelevel discussed the issue and came up

This was so well written that, given the timing, one wonders if it hadn't been written in advance (read: Typesafe and Typelevel discussed the issue and came up with appropriate spin to mark the occassion a positive rather than a community splitting negative). I certainly hope it's the former: Typelevel speeds up the innovation/wart removing front while Typesafe continues on with their slow and steady roadmap, thus appeasing industry deep pockets.

acjohnson55 12y ago
I'm sure it was at least thoroughly considered in advance. I'm sure Miles Sabin's announcement of interest in forking [1] on the 25th did not escape Typesafe's notice. I'm sure Odersky's got to be a little bit anxious about a fork, but I'd bet he's pretty relieved to hear that they want to keep it significantly interoperable, and maybe even a little bit excited to gain a sandbox for faster innovation than Typesafe can achieve. [1] https://twitter.com/milessabin/status/503929023635161088 https://twitter.com/milessabin/status/503929023635161088
- virtualwhys 12y ago
  Nice thread, thanks. Checkout impromptu meeting of the "ScalaWags" recorded last night [1]. As usual it's a bit of a meandering, relaxed discussion, but they do manage to get on point at times re: Typelevel forking Scala and other issues pertinent to Scala's future. [1] https://plus.google.com/events/c574immvc8319s8ks2a8brjqt34 https://plus.google.com/events/c574immvc8319s8ks2a8brjqt34
propensive 12y ago
We discussed this with Typesafe and Martin in advance of the announcement for exactly that reason. Notwithstanding the reasons for forking the compiler, the last thing we want to do is fork the community too. This is a community project, and Typesafe are a large part of that community!
- jroesch 12y ago
  I think this will be great for the community. I didn't realize that you were involved as well Jon, should be interesting to see what comes out of it.

acjohnson55 12y ago

I'm sure it was at least thoroughly considered in advance. I'm sure Miles Sabin's announcement of interest in forking [1] on the 25th did not escape Typesafe's notice. I'm sure Odersky's got to be a little bit anxious about a fork, but I'd bet he's pretty relieved to hear that they want to keep it significantly interoperable, and maybe even a little bit excited to gain a sandbox for faster innovation than Typesafe can achieve. [1] https://twitter.com/milessabin/status/503929023635161088 https://twitter.com/milessabin/status/503929023635161088

virtualwhys 12y ago
Nice thread, thanks. Checkout impromptu meeting of the "ScalaWags" recorded last night [1]. As usual it's a bit of a meandering, relaxed discussion, but they do manage to get on point at times re: Typelevel forking Scala and other issues pertinent to Scala's future. [1] https://plus.google.com/events/c574immvc8319s8ks2a8brjqt34 https://plus.google.com/events/c574immvc8319s8ks2a8brjqt34

propensive 12y ago

We discussed this with Typesafe and Martin in advance of the announcement for exactly that reason. Notwithstanding the reasons for forking the compiler, the last thing we want to do is fork the community too. This is a community project, and Typesafe are a large part of that community!

jroesch 12y ago
I think this will be great for the community. I didn't realize that you were involved as well Jon, should be interesting to see what comes out of it.