Project Kenai vs. Java.net?
Let’s start by saying that Project Kenai, while in beta mode, is fully functional. There’s still a long list of additional features we’ll be bringing online. Once we believe we’re feature rich, we may pull the “Beta” tag. Stay tuned for what new features are coming down the road! Now, onto the question at hand: Project Kenai vs. Java.net? Several years ago Sun was looking to provide a “place” where developers passionate about Java technology could interact. This idea became Java.net, a place leveraging a 3rd party infrastructure for the collaboration/hosting features. In that time, technology has been moving at the speed of light, often times in areas outside of Java. The question for Sun became, “What can we offer to developers using new languages/new technologies in regards to hosting projects and collaboration, as well as ourselves participate in this new ecosystem that falls outside of Java?” The answer is Project Kenai. It allows developers using ANY language a place to host their
