yeikel opened a new issue, #660:
URL: https://github.com/apache/maven-pmd-plugin/issues/660
### New feature, improvement proposal
Currently, the plugin requires rules to be specified via a ruleset file
using the `<rulesets>` element. This approach is inflexible, especially in
multi-module Maven projects with parent/child relationships. When a child
project inherits plugin configuration from the parent, it does not inherit the
ruleset file itself, leading to configuration drift and maintenance challenges.
Request: Enable direct inline rule configuration using something like
`<rules>` element, such as:
```xml
<rules>
<rule ref="category/java/codestyle.xml/UnnecessaryImport"/>
</rules>
```
This would allow parent POMs to define PMD rules that are inherited by child
modules without relying on external files, improving maintainability and
consistency across large projects.
## Additional context
I am aware that
https://maven.apache.org/plugins/maven-pmd-plugin/examples/multi-module-config.html
is an alternative, but it seems like an overkill to need another project to
host this
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