[izpack-devel] Integrating Eclipse JDT Compiler

[Bartz, Klaus]

Hi Elmar and Tino,
I tend to resolution (1) if only one upto three IzPack user
uses this feature. If it is more common used resolution (2)
is the right.

Cheers

Klaus

>-----Original Message-----
>From: izpack-devel-bounces at lists.berlios.de
>[mailto:izpack-devel-bounces at lists.berlios.de]On Behalf Of Elmar Grom
>Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 6:51 PM
>To: izpack-devel at lists.berlios.de
>Subject: Re: [izpack-devel] Integrating Eclipse JDT Compiler
>
>
>Hi Tino,
>
>I think (2) is quite ok.
>
>BTW, the server will also automatically compile the classes 
>that provide the
>supporting infrastructure, not the just the jsp stuff.
>
>	Elmar
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: izpack-devel-bounces at lists.berlios.de
>[mailto:izpack-devel-bounces at lists.berlios.de]On Behalf Of 
>Tino Schwarze
>Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 9:28 AM
>To: izpack-devel at lists.berlios.de
>Subject: Re: [izpack-devel] Integrating Eclipse JDT Compiler
>
>
>On Tue, Nov 28, 2006 at 09:10:38AM -0800, Elmar Grom wrote:
>
>> ok, I understand now that you are deploying a set of Java 
>Server Pages.
>> However, since these and all classes in use will be compiled 
>automatically
>> by the server, I understand the need for a compile step during
>installation
>> even less.
>
>I'm not talking about the JSPs, I'm talking about lots and lots of
>classes which provide the infrastructure (plus more) for the JSPs.
>
>> I don't want to talk you out of what you are doing, but I 
>think it is an
>> extremely unusual use of the installer. Therefore the 
>routine inclusion of
>> another 4 MB for the Eclipse JDT Compiler seems out of 
>proportion. As an
>> example, the full deployment of my rather extensive GUI 
>Application is
>> around 5MB. Including the 4MB for the compiler for no reason 
>at all, would
>> practically double that! Since distribution is mostly by 
>download, this
>> would put a BIG burden on my customers (dial up is still 
>widely used).
>
>I would not make this mandatory.
>
>> If this feature is really necessary at all I would go along 
>with Klaus'
>> recommendation to include the compiler only if necessary.
>
>I'm seeing three possible ways:
>1) don't include the JDT compiler at all, just provide instructions on
>how to obtain it and how to include it
>2) include the JDT compiler in the IzPack distribution, only add it to
>the installer if the CompilePanel is used
>3) include the JDT compiler in the IzPack distribution, only add it to
>the installer if the CompilePanel is used and it is especially 
>requested
>
>I'm in favor of way 2, but the first one is also okay for me.
>
>Bye,
>
>Tino.
>
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