RE: [PEAR-QA] Net_DNS Package

I've been going over the changes in "my" version of Net_DNS in an attempt to
create patches to release to the package, and I realized I've made a *lot*
of changes- our system required PHP5 style classes, and exceptions, so I've
made a lot of fundamental changes.

 

So, I'd like to instead propose a Net_DNS2 package- I've probably got 75% of
it complete- so far some highlights:

 

- PHP5 style classes

- exceptions for error handling

- native sockets and stream support, for both UDP and TCP

- many more RR's supported

- in almost all cases it's 2x to 10x faster than Net_DNS

 

It's not just a port, but a ground-up re-write with a lot of fundamental
changes, with ideas taken from Net_DNS and Net::DNS (PERL).

 

I tried to use the New Proposal feature on the Pear site, but it gives me an
insufficient privileges error?

 

Mike

 

 

From: Mike Pultz [mailto:[email protected]] 
Sent: August-08-10 7:27 PM
To: 'Daniel O'Connor'
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: RE: [PEAR-QA] Net_DNS Package

 

Great- just grabbed a copy SVN and ran the tests- I setup a local instance
of BIND with a example.com zone that allows updates for the tests.

 

The testBug16515() test was failing, I fixed that before I noticed that bug
16516 included a patch from Dmitry Stolyarov- we did pretty much the same
thing.

 

I'll start going through the bugs, and adding patches to the bug tracker

 

Re: my style- I definitely have a different style than the standard PHP
style, but I'll make sure to keep it all the same.

 

Cheers,

 

Mike

 

 

From: Daniel O'Connor [mailto:[email protected]] 
Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 8:51 AM
To: Mike Pultz
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [PEAR-QA] Net_DNS Package

 

 

I'm wondering if the Net_DNS package is still being maintained? There is a
notice saying it's not, but Marco Kaiser is still listed as the lead
developer?


I've been keeping it ticking over a little with unit tests from a QA
perspective, but no, it is not maintained. 

Todo:
Deal with the open patches/get a release out the door soon.


If it's not, I'd like to take over the project.


Sure!
 

I use the Net_DNS package for several of my projects, and I've actually
added quite a few new features to "my" version, including the new DNSSEC RR
records- I think these additional features would be useful to others.

 

If you've got patches you can contribute for features or bugfixes, that'd be
neat - it'll let us get a feel for your coding style; which is the best way
to get us on board.

Grab a copy from svn, run the tests and see if there is anything broken
there; then add in your patches.

If you've got fixes for any of:
http://pear.php.net/bugs/search.php?cmd=display
<http://pear.php.net/bugs/search.php?cmd=display&package_name%5b%5d=Net_DNS&
status=OpenFeedback&bug_type=Bugs>
&package_name[]=Net_DNS&status=OpenFeedback&bug_type=Bugs ; sing out

After we've had a bit of a look (and have your pear username etc) we can
move things forward.

-Dan