V2 of the OpenCloud API

[PatrickRose]

It looks like there's a new version of the OpenCloud API coming out - according to rackspace/php-opencloud#655 it could be considered production ready.

Is it worth looking at updating? The API looks to be fairly similar.

[PatrickRose]

It actually sounds like V1 might be deprecated...

[frankdejonge]

@PatrickRose do they know anything about timetables there? I always like to do an actual integration test when updating vendor SDK, which requires a little more time.

[PatrickRose]

Not sure. Might be best asking @jamiehannaford? There doesn't seem to be any explicit notes about when people should switch over.

[jamiehannaford]

@frankdejonge V2 is currently in the RC stages. I'm confident that it's production-ready, but want to wait for user feedback before releasing the full v2. All of the CORE OpenStack services are supported, including unit tests, integration tests, user docs, sample files (most use Keystone v3) and reference docs.

I can help with the migration when I get some free time. I'm currently working on upgrading the Rackspace provider.

[frankdejonge]

@jamiehannaford that would be greatly appreciated. Perhaps you'd also be able to sort me out with a dev env where I can give the adapter a run through?

[jamiehannaford]

@frankdejonge Sure - did you need pure OpenStack or Rackspace cloud? For the former I can spin you up a devstack VM, for the latter I can add you as a sub-user. Did you want to start testing now or wait until it's out of RC? Also, can you post an e-mail address or send it to jamie.hannaford@rackspace.com so I can pass on your creds.

[frankdejonge]

@jamiehannaford expect a mail there soon, I'd like to test both :) Somewhere this week at least.

[kreeves]

@frankdejonge Out of curiosity, has there been any movement on this? V1 php-opencloud says "This codebase which you are now looking at will enter end-of-life soon."

Thanks!

[PatrickRose]

I'm not sure that we can use the new version of the SDK, since it uses PHP7 return types etc. I assume flysystem will still support 5.6 for some time.

[scottconnerly]

Yikes. If Rackspace themselves are requiring us to use the new API soon, the options then become maintain a fork of their SDK, or bite the bullet and require PHP7. I lean towards the latter, myself.

[frankdejonge]

I'd recommend upgrading to php 7. I've not had time to dig into this (moving house, busy life). I've been without internet at home for the last month. Hope that situation is tackled soon so I can work on this issue.

[frankdejonge]

Also, while Flysystem itself has a lower php requirement, adapters are free to upgrade when needed. Like in this case.

[drjonnicholson]

Almost a year later, would it be possible to get an update on this please? Would be good to support v2 of the OpenCloud API.

[frankdejonge]

@drjonnicholson about a year ago I had time to work on this, immediately ran into issues which prevented me to complete this. At the moment I don't have the time to invest into something I don't personally need. Community contributions are greatly appreciated, so if you want to pitch in, you're more than welcome. I'll help out with issues and such whenever needed.

[drjonnicholson]

Thanks for the update @frankdejonge, I may try and do a fork and have a go at some point - but like you time is too short.