Debezium moving to Commonhaus Announcement

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+title:  Moving Debezium to a Foundation
+date:   2024-11-04 00:00:00
+tags: [ announcement ]
+author: ccranfor
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+After consulting with the community both inside and outside of Red Hat, we have made the decision to submit a request for the https://github.com/debezium[Debezium project] to join the https://www.commonhaus.org[Commonhaus Foundation].
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+Today, we are thrilled to announce that the Debezium project is starting the transition to the Commonhaus Foundation.
+Debezium is the leading open-source distributed platform for Change Data Capture (CDC), and has been sponsored exclusively by Red Hat since its inception back in 2015.
+The move to CommonHaus aligns with our link:2024-10-03-plan-to-move-debezium-to-foundation[goal to foster a more inclusive, collaborative environment].
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+== Why Move to a Foundation?
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+Debezium has seen exceptional growth and adoption since 2015.
+Many data streaming providers rely on a variety of foundational components, and for CDC, that most often means Debezium.
+We want to continue this momentum, and we believe moving to a foundation helps to facilitate that goal.
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+For more details, see our link:2024-10-03-plan-to-move-debezium-to-foundation[goals and reasons] for moving to a foundation.
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+== Why Commonhaus?
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+Commonhaus stands out because of its innovative governance framework and commitment to project independence.
+This benefits the Debezium community and its collaborators by allowing us to continue to provide the same release cadence and commitment to excellence that we have today.
+We are thrilled to join other prominent projects at Commonhaus, which includes Hibernate, Jackson, and Quarkus.
+
+== What's Next?
+
+We are committed to keeping Debezium the open-source leader in the Change Data Capture (CDC) space.
+We remain ever vigilant in our pursuit to innovate, evolve, and deliver the best experience for our vibrant user community.
+This transition will enable us to welcome a wider array of contributions from a more diverse cross-section of developers and organizations.
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+The move to foundation isn't just about Debezium, it's equally about the community.
+If you're organization wishes to ensure that Debezium evolves and grows in a direction that benefits your organization, get involved.
+Join us in helping Debezium transition to the Commonhaus Foundation.
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+The Commonhaus Foundation is currently bootstrapping, enabling it to be shaped to help you and open-source projects like Debezium have a place to call home.
+For questions about this move, please refer to our link:/foundation/faq[dedicated FAQ] or reach out through our usual channels.
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+On behalf of the Debezium team.

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+=== Why move to a foundation?
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+Enable us to welcome more contributions from a diverse range of developers and organisations.
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+=== Which Debezium projects as moving to a foundation?
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+All projects under the https://github.com/debezium[Debezium GitHub] organization.
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+=== What is Commonhaus?
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+See https://www.commonhaus.org[https://www.commonhaus.org].
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+=== Why Commonhaus?
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+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 move to any other foundation?
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+See Commonhaus’ own https://www.commonhaus.org/about/faq.html[FAQ].
+
+=== What does the move consist of exactly?
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+The move consists of donating the Debezium-related intellectual property owned by Red Hat.
+The donated intellectual property includes in particular:
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+* Debezium trademark
+* All related domain names
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+This does not include copyright, since Red Hat does not have exclusive claims to copyright on the Debezium code.
+
+=== Is Red Hat reducing the funding for Debezium development?
+
+No, not all.
+
+=== How is Red Hat's involvement in Debezium changing?
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+Red Hat's involvement in Debezium remains unchanged and as committed as ever.
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+The Debezium team is expecting increased collaboration between Red Hat and other organizations, which may require setting time aside to onboard new contributors and collaborators.
+
+=== What is changing in practice for contributors to the Debezium project?
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+Commonhaus requires Debezium to adhere to its https://www.commonhaus.org/policies/[policies], including in particular its https://www.commonhaus.org/policies/ip-policy/[intellectual property policy], and https://www.commonhaus.org/policies/trademark-policy/[trademark policy].
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+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 can freely customize the details as needed.
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+Debezium contributors can opt to become Commonhaus Members; this is not a requirement to participate in the Debezium project, but is a requirement to help define Commonhaus.
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+The Debezium project's core contributors, internal governance and processes remain the same.