Wouldnt the war file be sufficient as config file?
Kind regards,
Peter Kriens
NH> On Friday 09 September 2005 14:51, Peter Kriens wrote:
>> We call this the "extender" model and is used heavily in R4; for example
>> declarative services use this model. Features in R4 like
>> findEntryPaths, getResources, and loadClass are specifically added to
>> support this model.
>>
>> The advantage is that it significantly reduces the coding for the
>> application as well as making it more robust and easier to integrate with
>> other apps (less knowledge in the app bundle).
NH> Initially I was seeking to do a bundle that could be configured and
what-not.
NH> At the end of the day, I backed off and said; "Hey, the configuration will
be
NH> as complex as a tiny skeletal program..."
NH> Now, the coding this is a matter of minutes, and yes it will not bring you
own
NH> little app up in seconds, but considering the typical time required to make
NH> something useful, I think the flexibility/insight outweighs the relatively
NH> low convenience (esp, since you then need to understand config files as
NH> well).
NH> That is not to mention that we would end up with yet another project to
NH> maintain, and have dependencies on and so forth...
NH> If you have some compelling evidence of benefits, I will re-evaluate these
NH> findings.
NH> Cheers
NH> Niclas
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