Confused this with ender for a second... (http://ender.no.de/)

So Sproutcore 2.0 split into two camps, Ember.js and Amber.js? Someone correct me if I'm wrong, this is confusing.

Instead of going with "amber.js" they went with "ember.js"

sproutcore 2.0 = amber.js = ember.js

They're all the same with the final one being the official new name.

Ahh thanks so much.

not to be confused with ender.js

Kind of odd, it was announced as "Amber.js":

http://yehudakatz.com/2011/12/08/announcing-amber-js/

Thanks, I missed that. It's interesting that they opted to go against the feedback they received from the HN majority :P

I'm wondering if there was some kind of copyright/trademark issue at play here.

Nope. We just didn't feel good about the naming conflict. See http://yehudakatz.com/2011/12/12/amber-js-formerly-sproutcor...

It's nice to know that some people, even when they have a lot of clout, still choose to play nice. Classy. :-)

(Purely in my personal and unweighty (as it should be) opinion.)

Probably just concern over confusion with Amber, a JS implementation of Smalltalk.

amber.js had a nice feel to it -- ember.js, not so much.

What's in a name?

Emotive resonance, mental imagery, branding.

Ember gives me better vibes. Glow, spark, ignition.

Amber just sits there looking pretty :)

Amber also has bugs trapped inside.

ember -- flame that burns bugs

I like ember.js - makes me think of flames!!

Flames that have died. This might be better than a fossil, though.

Now I have to return my amber lamps.