'Multiple' starts at 2 ;) I would suggest we start by reorganizing the packages first, and then we may see if it really makes sense to split mina-core in 2 (or 3 ;)
Thanks ! On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 5:25 AM, Mike Heath <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I agree with Maarten and Julien, multiple packages may make sense but I > don't see any value to multiple jars at this point. > > We had talked about separating IoBuffer and a few other other base classes > that might have utility outside of MINA into their own jar at one point. I > still like this idea. > > -Mike > > Julien Vermillard wrote: >> >> Hi, >> look like I agree with Maarten, >> >> the common package is bloated, we need to split in some packages. >> >> For multiple jar, I'm using maven it's not too much burden for me, but >> it's hard to see the advantage for that move. >> >> Julien >> >> On Sun, 8 Jun 2008 22:07:28 +0200 >> "Maarten Bosteels" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> >>> >>> Hi, >>> >>> I fail to see strong advantages of having multiple jars. >>> Having more packages seems like a good idea though. >>> >>> Maarten. >>> >>> On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 9:45 PM, Niklas Gustavsson >>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 9:26 PM, Emmanuel Lecharny >>>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> Niklas Gustavsson wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> My feeling is that the cons outweigh the pros. Having multiple >>>>>> JARs commonly turns out to confuse users, especially with a setup >>>>>> where you can even get the very basic functionality working >>>>>> without choosing your combination of JARs. >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> With Maven, this is not really a big issue, IMHO. Consider that >>>>> it's a one time burden... >>>>> >>>> >>>> My worry is not around how to perform the actual work setting things >>>> up, but rather how much a potential consumer would have to >>>> understand about MINA before she can get going. >>>> >>>> >>>>> >>>>> But even if we keep only one jar, I think we still have to create >>>>> some new packages, because we have a big bag of classes in common, >>>>> which make it quite difficult to find what are the relations >>>>> between each classes. >>>>> >>>> >>>> I certainly agree. >>>> >>>> /niklas >>>> >>>> > > -- Regards, Cordialement, Emmanuel Lécharny www.iktek.com
