As we're about to bootstrap the new Rave code base, it would be good to decide
now what build engine we will use. This choice will have impact on how we
structure and configure our source tree, build, test and integration environments.
As a Java based project I think we have three options:
- Ant
- Ant/Ivy
- Maven
OSEC is Ant based, OGCE, SURFNet and Shindig are Maven based, Wookie uses
Ant/Ivy.
I have a strong preference to use Maven as I'm using that for almost every other
project already and IMO has nowadays the strongest (automated) ASF
infrastructure support. But for those not accustomed to Maven this might require
some learning curve to get used to as Maven does have specific restrictions and
requirements, not the least concerning structure and layout of the source tree
itself.
So I'd like to hear the preference of the other developers.
If Ant or Ant/Ivy turns out to have the biggest support, I'm fine with that as
well.
Ate
