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Define a family of specifications/interfaces for functional extensions to 'core' DSpace ( working title: 'modules'), and refactor existing bundled code to conform to new model (if appropriate/cost-effective)
Provide infrastructure/tools for a module registry, where users can discover, and install modular extensions. Likely include both modules maintained by committers and community contributions.

Planning Phase - Prototyping and Selecting a Framework

Timeline is TBD based on establishment of a Module Framework Team

Establish a dedicated "Module Framework" technical team to prototype potential platforms. This team will consist of volunteer or "donated" development resources
Define a list of possible "module framework" options to analyze (paying special attention to similar functionality in other Java-based projects)
Prototype at least one "module framework", along with a basic ("Hello World" like) sample module for testing / verification
- If multiple feasible options exist, more than one framework should be prototyped, implementing the same sample module.

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