The problem with using Orchestra is that it requires Spring, which is an extra "framework" that some organizations don't necessarily need. Although JSF managed beans aren't that great, sometimes they're a better choice than integrating Spring into the project. --- Kito D. Mann -- Author, JavaServer Faces in Action http://twitter.com/kito99 http://twitter.com/jsfcentral http://www.virtua.com - JSF/Java EE consulting, training, and mentoring http://www.JSFCentral.com - JavaServer Faces FAQ, news, and info +1 203-404-4848 x3
On Tue, Jul 7, 2009 at 4:46 PM, Bruno Aranda <brunoara...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi, > > What about just using MyFaces Orchestra? It does many of the thing the > shale tiger extensions used to do (and even includes lots of useful > features). You have the Orchestra view controller annotations and if > you want more annotations, you can use the Spring ones to register > backing beans and so on... > > Cheers, > > Bruno > > 2009/7/7 Kito Mann <kito.m...@virtua.com>: > > Hello everyone, > > > > I know that MyFaces is in the process of swallowing Shale Test. What do > you > > guys think about swallowing Shale Annotations, too? I know it's a > dead-end > > add-on considering JSF 2, but I run into enough clients that aren't going > to > > be using JSF 2 for a loooong time, and could use annotation support > today. > > Given Shale's "retired" status, they're never going to touch it. > > > > Thoughts? > > --- > > Kito D. Mann -- Author, JavaServer Faces in Action > > http://twitter.com/kito99 http://twitter.com/jsfcentral > > http://www.virtua.com - JSF/Java EE consulting, training, and mentoring > > http://www.JSFCentral.com - JavaServer Faces FAQ, news, and info > > +1 203-404-4848 x3 > > >
