With more from the PEAR front (it's good to see that things are really getting going over there now), Harry Fuecks has a new post in his weblog about the raging debate currently going on.

Via Tobias Schlitt, Alexey Borzov kicked off a huge debate on PEAR quality and standards, part inspired by another discussion that raises a number of very valid issues related to PEAR (Sitepoint Forums regulars will spot a familiar name or two).

On one level I get a little weary of this topic, it seeming to repeat itself without clear resolution. It's much like talking about template engines in PHP. At the same time, comments following Alexey's original remark manage to stay fairly focused on specific issues rather than an all out rant, which is encouraging. Question is, what happens when it drops off everyones mental radar? Will specific points be followed up? Will we see additional volunteers willing to submit time to "right the wrongs"?

Hopefully, whatever driving force that has been working to get this push started will continue on, driving PEAR development further and further along...