Re: [jbosstools-dev] JBoss Maven Integration Facet?
>>> to be deployed to AS using the existing WTP support. The
facets I'm
>>> using are:
>>> * Java
>>> * Utility Module
>> Sounds about right yes.
>>
>> For the case of importing existing maven projects and have these
>> things enabled Fred Bricon should be able to tell you what the
>> m2e/wtp plugin needs to identify them.
> Indeed, to be deployed by WTP as a simple jar (in a war or ear), most
> projects need the Utility facet (and the Java one).
> However, if your projects need a special treatment for packaging (ex.
> sar projects can embed other libs) or need to be deployed standalone
> (not in ear nor war)
>
> Then one should :
> - create a dedicated facet
> - modify the server adapters to allow standalone deployment of these
> new modules (that's what Rob did for the new SAR support)
>
> Of course creating a dedicated facet can also be useful just in terms
> of tooling support (if you plan to create project wizards, eclipse
> builders …)
Yes, a Facet will be good for the most smooth integration - it should just be marked as
compatible with War and Jar packaging then.
>
> Anyway, as long as you use plain old jar
... using the Utility facet should be enough.
Yes, I hope SwitchYard can just survive with that since it also means it gets possible to
bundle it in a war, ear etc. "for free"
if switchyard needs its own packaging things gets very much tied down.
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