# The Bullhorn #147 **URL:** \ **Category:** Newsletter\ **Tags:** aws, awx, collections, ansible-core\ **Created:** [August 3, 2024, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/the-bullhorn-147/7614 "2024-08-03T14:46:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![samccann](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/ansible/user_avatar/forum.ansible.com/samccann/32/18_2.png) [@samccann](https://forum.ansible.com/u/samccann)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2024, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/the-bullhorn-147/7614/1 "2024-08-03T14:46:19Z")
![bullhorn-red](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/ansible/original/2X/e/edbf91c1249038dcd689b4fdc2bbe45d307201f8.png) _This week in Ansible Community_ _Issue #147, 2024-08-03 ([Past Issues](http://forum.ansible.com/c/news/bullhorn/17))_ Welcome to [The Bullhorn](http://forum.ansible.com/c/news/bullhorn/17), our newsletter for the Ansible Community. If you have any questions or content you’d like to share, you’re welcome to chat with us in the [Ansible Social room on Matrix](https://matrix.to/#/#social:ansible.com), and mention [`newsbot`](https://matrix.to/#/@newsbot:ansible.im) to have your news item tagged for review for the next weekly issue! ## Events See the [Events - Ansible](http://forum.ansible.com/c/events/8) category for more upcoming Ansible community events ## MAJOR NEW RELEASES 🏆 ### Ansible-Core [↗](https://github.com/ansible/ansible) The `ansible-core` package contains the base engine and a small subset of modules and plugins. To see what’s planned for the next release, look at the [`ansible-core` roadmaps](https://docs.ansible.com/ansible-core/devel/roadmap/ansible_core_roadmap_index.html). [ansible-announce](https://matrix.to/#/@ansible-announce:matrix.org) contributed > New Release: ansible-core v2.17.2 - [New Release: ansible-core v2.17.2](http://forum.ansible.com/t/new-release-ansible-core-v2-17-2/7528) > ## NEW RELEASES 🏆 > > See [Ecosystem Releases - Ansible](http://forum.ansible.com/c/news/releases/18) for more of this week’s releases. ## PROJECT UPDATES 🛠 ### AWX Project [↗](https://github.com/ansible/awx) AWX provides a web-based user interface, REST API, and task engine built on top of Ansible. Join the AWX discussion in the [Ansible Community Forum](http://forum.ansible.com/tag/awx). [gundalow](https://matrix.to/#/@gundalow:ansible.im) contributed > ### Refactoring AWX into a Pluggable, Service-Oriented Architecture > > We’ve got an update on how we will move to a service-oriented architecture > > Our implementation plan involves several key steps: > > 1. **Identifying Modular Services:** We will start by identifying the core functionalities that can be extracted into individual plugins and/or services. > 2. **Creating a Communication Framework:** Establish a robust communication framework to ensure seamless interaction between these services. > 3. **Gradual Transition:** Implement the new architecture in phases to allow for continuous feedback and improvement. > 4. **Community Collaboration:** Engage with our community throughout the process to gather feedback and ensure the new architecture meets the needs of our users. > > Which will result in: > > - Improved Flexibility:\*\* Easier to implement changes and add new features. > - **Enhanced Maintainability:** Simplified codebase with clear service boundaries. > - **Better Code Reuse:** More efficient reuse of code across different projects. > - **Active Community Participation:** Greater opportunity for community members to contribute and shape the project. > > Please join the discussion and share your perspective via the [Refactoring AWX into a Pluggable, Service-Oriented Architecture](http://forum.ansible.com/t/refactoring-awx-into-a-pluggable-service-oriented-architecture/7404/) forum post. [Oranod](https://matrix.to/#/@orandon:ansible.im) said > ### AWX Operator Changes > > We’re planning to make changes to the AWX Operator by removing the entry from the [OperatorHub.io](http://OperatorHub.io) and moving the Helm chart from the `ansible/awx-operator` repository to the `ansible-community/awx-operator-helm` repository. You can read all the details, including a call for maintainers for the Helm chart, in the forum at [Upcoming changes to AWX Operator installation methods](http://forum.ansible.com/t/upcoming-changes-to-awx-operator-installation-methods/7598) ## COLLECTION UPDATES 🪄 [Mandar Kulkarni](https://matrix.to/#/@mandkulk:matrix.org) contributed > [cloud.aws\_troubleshooting](https://github.com/redhat-cop/cloud.aws_troubleshooting/tree/3.0.0) 3.0.0 has been released. Refer the [changelog](https://github.com/redhat-cop/cloud.aws_troubleshooting/blob/3.0.0/CHANGELOG.rst#v300) for details! [Mandar Kulkarni](https://matrix.to/#/@mandkulk:matrix.org) contributed > : [cloud.gcp\_ops 2.0.0](https://github.com/redhat-cop/cloud.gcp_ops/tree/2.0.0) has been released. Refer the [changelog](https://github.com/redhat-cop/cloud.gcp_ops/blob/2.0.0/CHANGELOG.rst#v200) for details! [Mandar Kulkarni](https://matrix.to/#/@mandkulk:matrix.org) contributed > [cloud.aws\_ops](https://github.com/redhat-cop/cloud.aws_ops/tree/3.0.0) 3.0.0 has been released with bugfixes and bump in minimum ansible-core version to 2.15. Refer the [changelog](https://github.com/redhat-cop//cloud.aws_ops/blob/stable-3/CHANGELOG.rst#v300) for details! ## PROPOSALS - DISCUSS AND VOTE! 🗳 [mariolenz](https://matrix.to/#/@mariolenz:matrix.org) said > There is now a discussion on the [Ansible 11 roadmap](http://forum.ansible.com/t/7581). Just like the one for 10 has been based on ansible-core 2.17, it’s based on 2.18. Feel free to discuss and review the draft for any C&P mistakes or similar! ## THAT’S ALL FOR NOW! Have any questions you’d like to ask, or issues you’d like to see covered? Please ask in [#social:ansible.com](https://matrix.to/#/#social:ansible.com)! See you next time!