Shift towards Open Source Software paradigm
We haven’t planned to open-source our reference ADF (UI Extensions framework) due to its very specific purpose and tight integrations with internal subsystems like Entitlement management and Identity management services. However, if we continue driving the framework towards its ideal state, we will definitely take a step towards making it Open-Source Software. The motivation behind this intention is not only making someone’s life better. Such a decision is also a very pragmatic one due to the following potential benefits that we could achieve with the OSS approach.
Increased innovation and collaboration
By opening up our framework to the broader developer community, we invite a diverse group of talented individuals to contribute. This can lead to new features, bug fixes, and enhancements that we might not have thought of internally. The collaborative nature of OSS often leads to more innovative solutions and rapid development...