"Fun experiment" - yes. As much as playing about with YAML to generate XML is.
"Simple way to get moving fast" - no. It assumes that YAML is easier to work with than XML. Certainly not if you are using any half decent editor. XML 'ugly'? hmmmm. -----Original Message----- From: Eric Redmond [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 7:52 PM To: Maven Users List Subject: (Simple) POM in YAML Write a POM in 1/3 the lines with YAML. Not suggested for beginners - this is just a fun experiment. http://blog.propellors.net/2007/08/maven-less-ugly.html I wouldn't normally condone replacing your pom.xml with pom.yml files - but it's a simple way to get moving fast - which I always condone by any means necessary. -- Eric Redmond http://blog.propellors.net _________________________________________________________________ This e-mail may contain confidential information and/or copyright material. This e-mail is intended for the use of the addressee only. Any unauthorised use may be unlawful. If you receive this e-mail by mistake please advise the sender immediately by using the reply facility in your e-mail software. The Friends Provident group of companies includes these Friends Provident plc subsidiary companies: Friends Provident Life and Pensions Limited. Registered number 4096141. Friends Provident Life Assurance Limited. Registered number 782698. Friends Provident Pensions Limited. Registered number 475201. Friends Provident Marketing Limited. Registered number 5059179. Each of the above subsidiary companies is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Friends Provident Management Services Limited. Registered number 983330 The ultimate holding company is Friends Provident plc. Registered number 4113107. All are incorporated companies limited by shares and registered in England. Registered and Head Office: Pixham End, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1QA. www.friendsprovident.com _________________________________________________________________ --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]