czml3 is looking for new maintainers

[astrojuanlu]

Full context: poliastro/poliastro#1640

I don't see the need to archive czml3, we can transition that project.

There's a pending release and a couple of pull requests that need merging. Are there any volunteers to move this project forward?

Please explain your motivation, how you are currently using czml3, and what do you intend to do with it in the future.

[astrojuanlu]

cc @Sedictious would you like to step in?

[Stoops-ML]

There are some serious problems that require quick fixes for this package to remain usable in my opinion, specifically #76, #105. Once a maintainer is found I think these problems should be immediately addressed.

If a maintainer can't be found I'd be happy to fill in the position, but I'm probably very much under-qualified for the position. If it's of any relevance, I've written a similar library for Julia called CZML.jl.

[ProgramComputer]

To potential forkers, copy the issues from here using https://github.com/gavinr/github-csv-tools.

[Sedictious]

Maintainer sounds a bit "heavy" but I want to try to tackle the open issues (though I expect a non-insignificant ramp up time). To clarify, all PRs would need to be opened to the open project correct (if so I could help with creating the fork, cloning the issues and redirecting to the new repo). I understand that this repo will be archived in any case correct?

[astrojuanlu]

I don't intend to archive the repo if anyone wants to step in as maintainer (this is different from what I did in poliastro)

[fbl100]

Are you still looking for a maintainer? I have used czml3 across multiple projects/companies and have a vested interest in keeping it alive and well. Can you briefly explain what is involved in being a maintainer?

[astrojuanlu]

Hi @fbl100 ! With "maintainer" I mean someone who cares about the library, fixes some of the open issues, and as a result of the trust earned by the community earns write access to the repository.

There are a few bugs and gaps so feel free to start contributing, I don't have a lot of time to review big PRs but I'll do my best.

May I ask what have you used czml3 for? 😊

[fbl100]

Broadly speaking, I've used it to visualize satellite scheduling results, so showing orbits, models, beams, ground tracks, etc.

I have a small batch of updated models that I use for cases where the official library doesn't have support (see: PolylineArrow). It's on my list to gather my changes and submit them as a PR.

Not sure if that answers your question, but I'd be interested in becoming a maintainer at some point.

[astrojuanlu]

@Stoops-ML has been making some good contributions lately so I added him to the organization with Triage permissions for now 💪🏼

[fbl100]

That' great. I've been working on getting my local mods into a PR. Hoping to have it ready for review in the next week or so.