While I appreciate your optimism (heh), it might be best to stick with 6.5.x that is GA if code stability is your ultimate goal. 8.0.1 will support controllers without a Mobility Master, but it is a new GUI, new workflow, noew CLI, etc, so the learning curve might be a bit steep and early adopters may have to struggle to get over the newness.
But like Tim said, DO engage with your local SE and engage with them and the community as 8.0.1 releases and more collateral and documentation comes out. Thanks!