[rules-users] How do you use packages in Guvnor?

[dunnlow]

I've been using Guvnor for a while (on v5.4) now.  However, I've always had
everything in one "package."  As my project grows however I am looking to
improve the organization of my assets - it is getting harder and harder for
me to find in Guvnor the rule I am looking for.  As I looked into this it
occurred to me that I don't really understand the concept/purpose of a
package.

For example, I have a main package,   "Auto" that contains generic
rules/assets for automobiles.  I have assets specific to types of autos, so
I created packages "Auto.Compact" and  "Auto.Sedan".  Those packages are
created neatly under the Auto Package.  However, when I looked at the source
for Auto, I expected to see the source for assets in Auto, Auto.Compact and
Auto.Sedan, but it only contains the source for Auto (rather than having
them rolled up).

I'm a java developer, so I expected the same sort of "package"
functionality; all of the sub packages being contained within the main
package.

FYI, I have a drools server that connects to Guvnor to obtain/create the
most recent rule base.

I have Drools Dev Cookbook, and looked through the online guide, but didn't
really find anything to help.
Can anyone explain to me the purpose/intention of a package (or point me to
some good documentation about it).

Any best practices out there on how to organize assets.

Thanks very much,
-J




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