The idea is that some settings are not specific to a project (settings.xml is just a file on your computer, not part of the build). For example, one thing I have in settings.xml is settings for my local web proxy. That doesn't make any sense to attach to your project, since it's probably not applicable to everyone who wants to build said project. And conversely, I don't have to add that to every single project I ever try to build.
There is some flexibility in putting certain things in either the POM or settings.xml. You can create profiles in settings.xml, for example. This is so that, again, you can deal with build aspects peculiar to your particular machine. It's a fine line, but there's a pretty good page[1] that details the concerns with putting profiles into settings.xml without breaking portability. Or you can just see for yourself what can go in the POM [2] and what can go in the settings [3]. ~Dan Allen [1] http://maven.apache.org/guides/introduction/introduction-to-profiles.htm l [2] http://maven.apache.org/ref/2.0.8/maven-model/maven.html - pom.xml structre [3] http://maven.apache.org/ref/2.0.8/maven-settings/settings.html - settings.xml structure -----Original Message----- From: youhaodeyi [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 2:54 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Why is there two configuration files for Maven, settings.xml and pom.xml Can I put the configurations in settings.xml to pom.xml? Why does maven use two configuration files? -- This message may contain confidential, proprietary, or legally privileged information. No confidentiality or privilege is waived by any transmission to an unintended recipient. If you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender and delete this message immediately. Any views expressed in this message are those of the sender, not those of any entity within the KBC Financial Products group of companies (together referred to as "KBC FP"). This message does not create any obligation, contractual or otherwise, on the part of KBC FP. It is not an offer (or solicitation of an offer) of, or a recommendation to buy or sell, any financial product. Any prices or other values included in this message are indicative only, and do not necessarily represent current market prices, prices at which KBC FP would enter into a transaction, or prices at which similar transactions may be carried on KBC FP's own books. The information contained in this message is provided "as is", without representations or warranties, express or implied, of any kind. Past performance is not indicative of future returns. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
