Dave Bettin writes:
"...this is what is great about the "Conversational" mode of WSE, it allows Microsoft to leverage the knowledge they are gaining from implementing a first class service programming model ("Indigo") and push it to us now."
Indeed, WSE is not just about delivering implementations of the latest Web Services specifications, a part of it is about holding a conversation with our customers (hopefully, that means you!). The short product cycle[1], combined with the "breaking changes allowed" model, allows us to listen to feedback and make significant changes from release to release, even from Tech Preview to release. It also allows us to better understand the feature set that customers need and the ways they use the product. In short, we try to listen, learn and react quickly.
As for WSE taking lessons from Indigo, that's true, but just as true is Indigo taking lessons from WSE. What we learn from customers about WSE, we try to also feedback into the broader Indigo team to assist in their decision-making.
[1] OK, no smart remarks about WSE 2.0.
Posted by herveyw at December 4, 2003 11:23 PM