Hi guys, i have been a passive listener all the while but i feel its time for change.
I vote for Maven regards, Mary >>> Peter Rossbach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/18/07 11:08 AM >>> Yes! I can't see that maven build is better choice. Peter Vote -1 for build with maven! Am 18.10.2007 um 00:45 schrieb Mark Thomas: > Paul Shemansky wrote: >> Key features that may be useful to us are : >> >> - The Standard Directory Layout - Specifically, multi-module builds. >> This might make managing individual components easier for catalina, >> coyote, naming, jsp/servlet api/implementation, connector, etc. > > "might" isn't a compelling argument. > >> - Model-Based builds - Automatic packaging for the individual >> modules. > > Our build script does this. > >> - Dependency Management - Whether it is Apache or another third- >> party, >> dependencies can all easily be plugged in. > > There are only a few and they are easily managed with the current > build process. > >> - Distribution Management - Packaging and Deployment - Although >> Tomcat >> has a structured distribution model with Ant, Maven could make this >> easier with its assembly plugin. This also allows outside >> entities to >> easily embed specific Tomcat components or customize the server to >> suit their needs, (i.e. containers like Geronimo and JBoss, IDE >> plugins for Eclipse or Tomcat.) > > Easier how? > >> - Project Site and Report Generation. - The Tomcat documentation site >> may benefit greatly, but the Maven reporting plugins seem to be the >> bigger win here. > > "May" isn't compelling. What reporting? What do we get that we want to > get don't currently? > >> As a new ASF / Tomcat contributor, I am hesitant to step on toes. >> But, I vote that we eat the dog food. This migration would certainly >> be something that I could dedicate myself to, and I believe I could >> make the transition seamless for all of us. I look forward to >> hearing >> from you. Whether you vote Yes or No, I am still happy to be working >> with you. :) > > Overall -1. I just don't see the point. The current process is nice > and simple and works. If it ain't broke... > > Mark > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >
