Caldarale, Charles R wrote: >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Subject: Re: java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: >> org/apache/commons/collections/SequencedHashMap >> >> Common/lib is for internal use and wouldnt be expected to >> demand load the classes you require as is the case for the >> webapp WEB-INF >> http://tomcat.apache.org/tomcat-5.5-doc/class-loader-howto.html > > Although the reference given is quite appropriate, the statements > preceding it are incorrect. > > The common/lib location is not for Tomcat internal use; it provides a > location for classes that must be visible to *both* Tomcat and webapps, > such as the servlet API interfaces and JDBC drivers for connection > pooling. > > And, of course, all classes are "demand loaded" on first reference, > regardless of location. > > Placing application-specific classes in WEB-INF/lib is certainly the > right thing to do, since that contributes to webapp independence. >
After reading that doc I agree with chuck. The WEB-INF/lib location works for my specific app and gives it independence from the admin app if that's using a different version. Placing it in commons/lib might confuse the other app. Thanks, Tom --------------------------------------------------------------------- To start a new topic, e-mail: users@tomcat.apache.org To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
