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Check out the wiki for a full description [2] of the Fedora specification initiative.You are also encouraged to join the discussion on the mailing list [3] and weekly tech calls [4].

Alternate Database Support

By default, Fedora 4 is configured to store metadata in LevelDB; however, this can be changed via Infinispan configuration. The next official release of Fedora 4 will include configuration options for alternate databases: MySQL and PostgreSQL. You can review some performance comparisons [5] between the different database options in the latest documentation.

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API-X stakeholders have created two proof-of-concept (POC) implementations to illustrate the API-X framework: a PHP POC [6] that demonstrates validation, and a wireframe POC [7] that demonstrates service discovery, binding, and proxying using Camel. These POCs, along with workflow diagrams, were discussed during the last meeting [8].

If you are interested in the API Extension Architecture, please join the discussion on the fedora-community mailing list [189] and attend the next meeting on March 4.

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If you are interested in Performance and Scalability, please join the discussion on the fedora-community mailing list [1810] and attend the next meeting [11] on March 14.

Conferences and events

Past Events

Hydra Camp and Regional Meeting

Upcoming Events

Code4Lib

The next Code4Lib conference [12] will take place in Philadelphia, PA on March 7-10. The event will feature a Fedora 4 workshop [13] led by Andrew Woods, a Fedora 3 to 4 migration workshop [14] for Hydra users led by Ben Armintor and Andrew Woods. 

LDCX

LDCX [15] will take place in Stanford, CA on March 21-23. The objective of the gathering is to bring together institutions and developers with shared needs, and assemble around a shared set of solutions and technical components. With technology contributions from peer institutions, shared products for digital cultural heritage offer the critical building blocks for a complete suite of solutions -- from digitization workflow to digital asset management, from preservation to discovery and delivery.

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West Coast Fedora Camp

The West Coast Fedora Camp [2216], hosted by the Caltech Library, will take place April 11-13 in Pasadena, CA. It is based on the inaugural Fedora Camp [2317] that was held at Duke University in November. Training will begin with the basics and build toward more advanced concepts–no prior Fedora 4 experience is required. Participants can expect to come away with a deep dive Fedora 4 learning experience coupled with multiple opportunities for applying hands-on techniques working with experienced trainers and Fedora gurus. There are only a couple seats left so register now [2418] to secure your place!

References

[1]  https://jira.duraspace.org/issues/?filter=13121
[2]  https://wiki.duraspace.org/display/FEDORAAPI/Fedora+Specification
[3]  https://wiki.duraspace.org/display/FF/Mailing+Lists+etc
[4]  https://wiki.duraspace.org/display/FF/2016+-+Tech+Meetings
[5]  https://wiki.duraspace.org/display/FEDORA4x/MySQL%2C+PostgreSQL%2C+and+LevelDB+Performance
[6]  https://github.com/aic-collections/api-x_poc
[7]  https://gitlab.amherst.edu/acdc/repository-extension-services/
[8]  https://wiki.duraspace.org/display/FF/2016-02-19+Fedora+API+Extensions+Meeting
[9]  https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/fedora-community
[10] https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/fedora-community
[11] https://wiki.duraspace.org/display/FF/2016-03-14+Performance+-+Scale+Meeting
[12] http://2016.code4lib.org/
[13] http://2016.code4lib.org/workshops/HandsOn-Fedora-4
[14] http://2016.code4lib.org/workshops/Migrating-Hydrabased-repositories-from-Fedora-3-to-4
[15] http://library.stanford.edu/projects/ldcx/2016-conference
[16] https://wiki.duraspace.org/display/Events/Fedora+Camp+California+-+11-13+April+2016
[17] https://wiki.duraspace.org/display/Events/Fedora+Camp+-+16-18+November+2015
[18] http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ec2u5a0m972b3620&llr=5iy95gcab