[jbosstools-dev] JBoss Maven Integration Facet?

[Rob Cernich]

Hey Snjeza,

Thanks for the reply.

> If you want to create a Maven project using a WTP project wizard
> (dynamic web project, ejb project, ear project, utility project ...),
> you have to add the JBoss Maven integration facet that will add the
> Maven builder/nature to the project. It will create pom.xml and the
> corresponding maven plugin (war, ejb, ear) and enable you to add
> Maven
> dependencies using Maven Library Provider
> (https://issues.jboss.org/browse/JBIDE-4565).
> 
> The JBoss Maven Integration facet is also obliged if you want to use
> some of the JBoss Maven configurators (JSF, CDI, Seam 2, Portlet,
> Hibernate ...).

This use case helps me better understand the purpose of the maven facet.

On a related note, is there a hook for configuring project facets during a project import, specifically import existing maven project?

Thanks again,
Rob