The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), which oversees more than 320 open-source projects, has announced that Apache Answer™ and Apache StreamPark™ have officially graduated from incubation and are now Top-Level Projects (TLPs). This achievement reflects their technical maturity, strong community engagement, and growing adoption within the open-source ecosystem.
Apache Answer: A Modern Open-Source Q&A Platform
Apache Answer is a powerful Q&A platform that enables organizations to build knowledge bases and foster community-driven knowledge sharing. It provides a structured way for teams to collaborate, share insights, and discover information efficiently.
- Key Features of Apache Answer:
- Community-driven knowledge management
- Efficient question-and-answer structuring
- Scalable and open-source
“Apache Answer’s graduation as a Top-Level Project marks a significant milestone in our journey,” said Ning Qi, Vice President of Apache Answer.
“This achievement reflects our community’s dedication to providing a robust Q&A platform for knowledge management and engagement.”
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Apache StreamPark: Simplifying Streaming Application Development
Apache StreamPark is an easy-to-use streaming development framework and operations platform that simplifies building real-time data applications using Apache Flink® and Apache Spark™.
- Key Features of Apache StreamPark:
- Full lifecycle support for streaming applications
- Seamless integration with Apache Flink® and Apache Spark™
- Simplified development and deployment for real-time data processing
“Becoming an Apache Software Foundation Top-Level Project is a significant milestone,” said Huajie Wang, Vice President of Apache StreamPark.
“We look forward to continued technical and community growth under ASF’s stewardship.”
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The Importance of Apache Incubator and ASF Support
The Apache Incubator helps emerging open-source projects gain the necessary community, technical, and governance structures to thrive within the ASF ecosystem. With these latest graduations, Apache Answer and Apache StreamPark join the ranks of well-established ASF projects, ensuring long-term stability, security, and community-driven development.
The graduation of Apache Answer and Apache StreamPark as ASF Top-Level Projects is a major achievement in open-source knowledge management and real-time data processing. Backed by strong developer communities and ASF’s governance, both projects are set to grow further and enhance their impact on organizations and developers worldwide.
