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Author: maxandersen

_posts/2024-07-31-quarkus-moving-to-commonhaus.adoc

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+layout: post
+title: 'Quarkus Moves to Commonhaus Foundation'
+date: 2024-07-30
+tags: announcement
+synopsis: 'After a period of consulting with the community inside and outside Red Hat we took the decision to submit a request for the Quarkus project to join the Commonhaus Foundation'
+author: maxandersen
+---
+
+== tl;dr
+
+After a period of consulting with the community inside and outside Red Hat we took the decision to submit a request for the https://quarkus.io[Quarkus project] to join the https://www.commonhaus.org/[Commonhaus Foundation].
+
+Today, we are thrilled to announce that the Quarkus project is transitioning to the Commonhaus Foundation. Quarkus grew as a research effort inside Red Hat with the goal to revolutionise Java for the Cloud Era and since 2019 when it was unveiled as a community project, Quarkus has been nurtured and supported by Red Hat. This move to Commonhaus aligns with our https://quarkus.io/blog/quarkus-in-a-foundation/[vision of fostering a more inclusive and collaborative environment].
+
+## Why Move to a Foundation?
+
+Quarkus has seen tremendous growth and adoption, especially with the recent advancements in Java and Kubernetes-native development. Despite our successes, our vibrant and ever-expanding Quarkus community with over 900 contributors, there is still the perception that Quarkus is too dependent on Red Hat. We aim to change this by providing a neutral ground where other organisations and contributors can feel equally valued and involved.
+
+## Why Commonhaus?
+
+Commonhaus stands out with its innovative governance framework and commitment to independently managed projects. Joining Commonhaus allows Quarkus to benefit from a self-governing model. Commonhaus suits very well the fast delivery model of Quarkus. We are excited to join the other ten prominent projects that are hosted in Commonhaus, which include Hibernate and Jackson, prominent components of Quarkus.
+
+## What's Next?
+
+Quarkus will continue to innovate and evolve. We are dedicated to making Quarkus the best framework for Java development. This transition will enable us to welcome more contributions from a diverse range of developers and organisations. We are actively working on upcoming releases and are eager to hear your ideas and feedback.
+
+This move is as much for Quarkus as it is for you. If you or the organisation you work at are interested in ensuring that the Quarkus ecosystem grows and evolves in a direction that helps you, come and join us in helping Quarkus transition to the CommonHaus foundation. 
+
+CommonHaus is currently bootstrapping, enabling it to be shaped and moulded to help you and opensource projects like Quarkus to have a great home. 
+For questions about this move, please refer to our link:/foundation/faq[dedicated FAQ] or reach out through our usual channels.
+
+On behalf of the Quarkus team.

foundation-faq.md

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+---
+layout: usage
+title: Quarkus at CommonHaus FAQ
+subtitle: Frequently Asked Questions
+permalink: /foundation/faq
+---
+
+## Why move to a foundation?
+
+Enable us to welcome more contributions from a diverse range of developers and organisations.
+
+## Which Quarkus projects are moving to a foundation?
+
+Initially, all projects under the https://github.com/quarkusio organisation.
+Future consideration would apply to parts or all of Quarkiverse and Quarkus Tools projects. 
+
+## What is Commonhaus?
+
+See https://www.commonhaus.org/.
+
+## Why Commonhaus?
+
+The main reason for choosing Commonhaus over another foundation was its governance framework, which emphasises project self-governance.
+See, in particular, its guiding principles.
+
+## Why not [put your favourite foundation here]?
+
+See Commonhaus’ own [FAQ](https://www.commonhaus.org/about/faq.html).
+
+## What does the move consist of exactly?
+
+The move consists of donating intellectual property owned by Red Hat and related to Quarkus projects.
+The donated intellectual property includes in particular:
+
+ * the Quarkus trademark;
+ * related domain names.
+
+It does not include copyright, since Red Hat does not have exclusive claims to copyright on Quarkus code.
+
+## Is Red Hat reducing funding for Quarkus development?
+
+No.
+
+## How is Red Hat’s involvement in Quarkus changing?
+
+Red Hat’s involvement in Quarkus remains as strong as ever.
+
+The Quarkus team is expecting increased collaboration between Red Hat and other companies, which may require setting time aside to get new contributors on board.
+
+## What is changing in practice for contributors to Quarkus projects?
+
+Commonhaus requires Quarkus to adhere to its [policies](https://www.commonhaus.org/policies/), including in particular its [intellectual property policy]https://www.commonhaus.org/policies/ip-policy/) and [trademark policy](https://www.commonhaus.org/policies/trademark-policy/).
+
+This is great news for you all, as it legally binds the project to remain open-source forever.
+
+Commonhaus also requires having a code of conduct, and provides a recommended one, but each project has flexibility on such details so we could decide to customise it.
+
+Quarkus contributors can opt to become Commonhaus Members; this is not a requirement to participate in the Quarkus project but is a requirement to help define Commonhaus.
+
+The project’s core contributors, internal governance and processes remain the same.

foundation.md

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+---
+layout: usage
+title: Quarkus at Foundation
+subtitle: Help us make Quarkus even better, in a vendor neutral way.
+permalink: /foundation/
+---
+
+Quarkus is in the process of joining the https://commonhaus.org[CommonHaus Foundation], a vendor-neutral foundation that will provide a home for the Quarkus project. The foundation will be a place where the community can collaborate on the future of Quarkus, and where the project can grow and evolve in a vendor-neutral way.
+
+For more information see:
+
+* The intent to join a foundation [blog](/blog/quarkus-at-foundation/)
+* The announcement on joining the CommonHaus Foundation [blog](/blog/quarkus-moving-to-commonhaus/)
+* [Frequently-asked questions](/foundation/faq)