Evaluating a new technology for a software project

Does the project/technology solve a problem you’re actually having right now?
- The best time to adopt a new technology is when you need it – not before.
can the project/technology easily be replaced?
- Be careful when adopting things that are hard to replace
Is the project/technology popular and well maintained?
How mature is the the project/technology?
- A technology that has been used and updated over two years, is usually more mature than one that has only been out for six months.