I am trying to create a set of new projects that are related as modules of a
larger application however each module should produce its own independent
artefact. The individual modules can be organized into different
architectural layers and therefore could be considered part of a layer group
of modules where layer groups have clearly defined dependencies to other
layer groups. It is important that each module can be built individually and
as part of an overall build of all modules.
I have read quite some material regarding Maven as a good tool for managing
the build process for multiple related projects. I particularly like the way
that Maven emphasises a consistent project structure across all projects.
I would appreciate suggestions regarding the following topics;
1. How should I go about structuring my projects for use with Maven 2.0?
- Should projects be in any hierarchy?
2. How should I create each of the projects?
- Where is the syntax defined for the action archetype:create?
- How should I use the groupId property?
- Is it important for the grouping of the projects using groupId?
- What does group mean in this context?
3. How should I configure/enhance an archetype for standardizing the build
for each of my individual module projects?
- For example I would like to automatically produce eclipse project files
for each module
- I would also like to be able to run the Maven builds from within eclipse
4. How should I configure/use a repository for my build artefacts for use
within a development team of 10?
- What is a typical lifecycle of an artefact in the context of a development
team where there is a continuous build, nightly build and builds by each
developer being conducted?
- Where lies the responsibility for releasing the artefact to a public
(internal) repository
I think perhaps what would be useful is a set of reference projects that
would demonstrate how different project scenarios are addressed for use with
Maven using maven best practices. Does anyone have such a list of
references?
Thanks for your assistance in advance.
Mathew Kuppe
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