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BifroMQ is a Java-based, high-performance, distributed MQTT broker with
native multi-tenancy support, designed for large-scale connections and
message delivery.
BifroMQ has been incubating since 2025-04-22.
### Three most important unfinished issues to address before graduating:
1. Complete the first incubator release.
2. Gain more public exposure and user base.
3. Attract more contributors.
### Are there any issues that the IPMC or ASF Board need to be aware of?
We received confirmation from Mark that the paperwork for the trademark
transfer has been submitted. The process is expected to take around six
months to complete.
### How has the community developed since the last report?
1. One contributor joined the community.
2. A press release was published via a company media channel to promote
Apache BifroMQ.
3. One of the largest smart home appliance companies adopted Apache
BifroMQ.
### How has the project developed since the last report?
1. Working toward a code freeze for the first incubator release (9 PRs
merged).
2. Fixed multiple issues identified in real production usage.
### How would you assess the podling's maturity?
Please feel free to add your own commentary.
- [ ] Initial setup
- [X] Working towards first release
- [ ] Community building
- [ ] Nearing graduation
- [ ] Other:
### Date of last release:
2025-02-25
### When were the last committers or PPMC members elected?
None since entering the incubator.
### Have your mentors been helpful and responsive?
Yes, we have received helpful guidance.
### Is the PPMC managing the podling's brand / trademarks?
The transfer of BifroMQ’s trademark is in progress.
### Signed-off-by:
- [ ] (bifromq) Christofer Dutz
Comments:
- [ ] (bifromq) Xiangdong Huang
Comments:
- [X] (bifromq) Calvin Kirs
Comments:
- [X] (bifromq) Penghui Li
Comments: Good progress on stabilizing the project and preparing for
the first release. Encouraging to see ongoing community growth.
- [ ] (bifromq) Sheng Wu
Comments:
### IPMC/Shepherd notes:
BifroMQ is a Java-based, high-performance, distributed MQTT broker with
native multi-tenancy support, designed for large-scale connections and
message delivery.
BifroMQ has been incubating since 2025-04-22.
### Three most important unfinished issues to address before graduating:
1. Complete the first incubator release
2. Gain more public exposure and grow the community
### Are there any issues that the IPMC or ASF Board need to be aware of?
The signed documents for transferring the trademark have been accepted.
We are waiting for the process to be completed and for a copy of the
ASF-stamped agreement, so we can complete the donation contract workflow.
### How has the community developed since the last report?
I attended Apache Community Over Code Asia and spoke at the Incubator
Track, making connections with potential users and adopters.
### How has the project developed since the last report?
* We are working toward a code freeze for the first incubator release
* Updated the website with a detailed contribution guide in the community
section
### How would you assess the podling's maturity?
Please feel free to add your own commentary.
- [X] Initial setup
- [X] Working towards first release
- [ ] Community building
- [ ] Nearing graduation
- [ ] Other:
### Date of last release:
2025-02-25
### When were the last committers or PPMC members elected?
None since entering the incubator
### Have your mentors been helpful and responsive?
Yes, we get helpful and timely guidance from the mentors
### Is the PPMC managing the podling's brand / trademarks?
The transfer of BifroMQ’s trademark is in progress.
### Signed-off-by:
- [ ] (bifromq) Christofer Dutz
Comments:
- [ ] (bifromq) Xiangdong Huang
Comments:
- [X] (bifromq) Calvin Kirs
Comments:
- [ ] (bifromq) Penghui Li
Comments:
- [ ] (bifromq) Sheng Wu
Comments:
### IPMC/Shepherd notes:
BifroMQ is a Java-based, high-performance, distributed MQTT broker with
native multi-tenancy support, designed for large-scale connections and
message delivery.
BifroMQ has been incubating since 2025-04-22.
### Three most important unfinished issues to address before graduating:
1. The first incubator release
2. Community growth
### Are there any issues that the IPMC or ASF Board need to be aware of?
None at this time.
### How has the community developed since the last report?
* Migrated the official website to ASF infrastructure and updated the
contents to comply with ASF requirements.
* Published roadmap on the website to address common concerns from
potential contributors.
### How has the project developed since the last report?
We are still working on the first incubator release, but have completed the
following tasks:
* Added license headers to all source files and set up a corresponding CI
action for checking
* Updated LICENSE and NOTICE files with third-party dependency information
for both source and binary distributions
* Renamed all Java packages to `org.apache.bifromq.*`
### How would you assess the podling's maturity?
Please feel free to add your own commentary.
- [X] Initial setup
- [X] Working towards first release
- [ ] Community building
- [ ] Nearing graduation
- [ ] Other:
### Date of last release:
2025-02-25
### When were the last committers or PPMC members elected?
None since joining the incubator
### Have your mentors been helpful and responsive?
Yes, we get helpful and timely guidance from the mentors
### Is the PPMC managing the podling's brand / trademarks?
The transfer of BifroMQ’s trademark is in progress.
### Signed-off-by:
- [X] (bifromq) Christofer Dutz
Comments: So far not much discussion has been happening on any of the
mailing-lists.
- [ ] (bifromq) Xiangdong Huang
Comments:
- [X] (bifromq) Calvin Kirs
Comments: Things are going well, The new website looks great.
- [ ] (bifromq) Penghui Li
Comments:
- [ ] (bifromq) Sheng Wu
Comments:
### IPMC/Shepherd notes:
BifroMQ is a Java-based, high-performance, distributed MQTT broker with
native multi-tenancy support, designed for large-scale connections and
message delivery.
BifroMQ has been incubating since 2025-04-22.
### Three most important unfinished issues to address before graduating:
1. Successful repository migration and completion of the first release
process
2. Website building and grow the community
3. Complete the Trademark Assignment process
### Are there any issues that the IPMC or ASF Board need to be aware of?
Baidu manages the SGA, CCLA, and Trademark Assignment as a unified
"Corporate Contract" workflow. The SGA and CCLA documents have been
successfully submitted to the ASF.
We are eager to advance the Trademark Assignment process to finalize the
Corporate Contract workflow, rather than delaying it until graduation from
the incubator.
### How has the community developed since the last report?
- Added 2 contributors since incubation began
### How has the project developed since the last report?
- Two repositories have been transferred to the Apache GitHub organization
(apache/bifromq, apache/bifromq-sites).
### How would you assess the podling's maturity?
Please feel free to add your own commentary.
- [X] Initial setup
- [ ] Working towards first release
- [ ] Community building
- [ ] Nearing graduation
- [ ] Other:
### Date of last release:
2025-02-25
### When were the last committers or PPMC members elected?
None since joining the incubator
### Have your mentors been helpful and responsive?
Yes, we get helpful and timely guidance from the mentors
### Is the PPMC managing the podling's brand / trademarks?
Yes, The name 'BifroMQ' has passed the name search:
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/PODLINGNAMESEARCH-237
### Signed-off-by:
- [ ] (bifromq) Christofer Dutz
Comments:
- [ ] (bifromq) Xiangdong Huang
Comments:
- [X] (bifromq) Calvin Kirs
Comments: Progress is going well.
- [ ] (bifromq) Penghui Li
Comments:
- [ ] (bifromq) Sheng Wu
Comments:
### IPMC/Shepherd notes: