Re: Apple Maven Support: First Impression (Take 2)

From: Lachlan Deck (lachlan.dec..mail.com)
Date: Thu Jun 12 2008 - 17:21:01 EDT

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    On 13/06/2008, at 2:31 AM, Henrique Prange wrote:

    > I've tried the plug-in now and it works. Thanks Mike.
    >
    > I've looked into the generated resources. The warning message about
    > pre-release software is scaring. :)
    >
    > I know you can't talk much, but I have to ask:
    >
    > 1) Why a new maven-apple-plugin? What is wrong with maven-
    > wolifecycle-plugin?

    Maybe the apple one has no dependency on the ant stuff?

    > 2) Why so much configuration in the pom (assembly-plugin and etc.)?
    > Again, what is wrong with the way maven-wolifecycle-plugin package
    > projects? (The final packages generated with both are similar, but
    > with maven-wolifecycle-plugin you have to configure only a few lines
    > in your pom)

    Possibly same answer? Thus meaning flexibility if the user needs it?

    > 3) I know you will not answer that, but is Apple planning to make a
    > proprietary version of Maven plug-in?

    Hope not.

    > I understand the lack of transparency of Apple about internal
    > business. I just want to know if I should continue developing things
    > for Maven in WOLips (and writing tutorials) or if it will be waste of
    > my time.

    Now THAT would be good to clarify. Your efforts are much appreciated!

    with regards,

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    Lachlan Deck



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