Steve

@dsl225 I understand that there are rules in place about what each thread is about and what goes where. BUT, at the end of the day the WordPress community is about working together, contributing and helping others. Thank you for explaining to me what this thread is for, still would be nice to get a link to other methods of WP development.

To me, it seems obvious that releasing it as a plugin is the better option. The whole principle of a good CMS is to keep core as simple and secure as possible. One can add as many plugins as needed for their instance of development. It’s like getting a new phone with bloatware you don’t need or will never use. They just take up space.
I understand that sometimes developers get too passionate about their projects. They have a specific vision for it, forgetting that there are others within the community who may not share their beliefs. The question is can they remain objective and do whats best for the whole or must they force their ideals on others. I really don’t see whats there to discuss. Make it a plugin and everyone wins.