James Fredley Named 2025 Grails® Rock Star
January 2, 2025
Happy New Year!
The Grails Foundation is recognizing and celebrating great leadership and stewardship from James Fredley.
Thank You James Fredley!
The Grails Foundation and Object Computing have been supporting the Grails community, with a special focus on Grails 6.2.x and the upcoming Grails 7 release expected in Q1 2025. This new release will streamline many aspects of the framework, update dependencies, and introduce exciting new capabilities. The team’s dedication has been exceptional, and the community is deeply appreciative of their efforts.
As with projects at the Apache Foundation, Grails doesn’t have a formal project or technical lead. Instead, leadership naturally emerges from those who contribute. James Fredley is one such individual who has been instrumental in driving the team forward on Grails 7. His technical expertise on the complex codebase has been invaluable, but perhaps even more remarkable is his role as a caring and supportive steward of the technology.
James is a sharp technologist who excels in guiding technical discussions, even when opinions clash. His ability to lead these conversations to a productive outcome, regardless of where the team initially stands, demonstrates not only his technical skill but also his exceptional leadership and character. He is a true asset to the team and the community. James’ contributions go far beyond code; his leadership and personal dedication to the Grails project have been key toward making Grails 7 a reality. I do not believe that Grails 7 would be in the great position that it is in right now if it were not for the dedication and commitment that James has invested. It is with great appreciation that we recognize James as a Grails Community Rock Star. Please join us in thanking James Fredley for everything he has done to elevate Grails to new heights. His efforts are deeply valued. James, you truly are a Grails leader and a great person. Please keep up the fantastic work!
Thank you, James!
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