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Spec Lead Guide
 
v6.2
 
The success of the Java Community Process (JCP) program is dependent on the success of its spec leads. The information available from this page is designed to answer common questions from the Spec Leads and familiarize current and future Spec Leads with the Java Specification Request (JSR) process.
 
This guide is a living document based on experiences of current Spec Leads and will be expanded as new suggestions and helpful hints are submitted. Whenever the PMO improves the process the Spec Lead Guide will be updated with the latest information.
 
 
Contents
Spec Lead Case Studies and Success Stories
Write a JSR
One way to meet JCP 2.8 transparency requirements: setting up a java.net project
Submit a JSR
JSR Review and JSR Approval Ballot - JAB
Expert Group Formation/Expansion
Early Draft Review - EDR (JCP 2.7)
Public Review - PR
Proposed Final Draft - PFD
Final Approval Ballot & Final Release FAB/FR
Maintenance Review and Maintenance Release - MR/MREL
Maintenance Release after Item Exception ballot- MREL
Overview of JCP 2.7 changes
Overview of JCP 2.8 changes
Other stages
Inactive JSRs
Observers boards
Star Spec Lead Program
Information about the Star Spec Lead Program.
Tutorial series: Life of a spec lead



Spec Lead FAQ
PMO Aliases
Developing TCKs
Guidance on Technology Compatibility Kits (TCKs), including examples of Appeals Processes.
License Reference Page
A listing of some of the license options available to Spec Leads.
 


 
The PMO welcomes suggestions and requests from the Spec Leads for improvements of this guide and the process: pmo@jcp.org