Ian Lim wrote:
>
> Hi
>
> Is there a way to manipulate the build process such that the source
> code could be included if the compiling is with JDK 1.2 and above?
> And the source code would be excluded if the compilation is with JDK 1.1.
> Would this be enough to maintain JDK 1.1 compatability ?
Yes...that's what we already do. For example CollectionHandlersJ2 and
CollectionInfoJ2 are not included in the JDK 1.1 build.
--Keith
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Keith Visco" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2002 02:51 PM
> Subject: Re: [castor-dev] Castor patch to generate Java2 Collections
> ArrayList code instead of Array []
>
> >
> >
> > "Dirk P. Fromhein" wrote:
> > >
> > > Why is that?
> > >
> > > I can think of one reason (that I hope is not the reason - applet
> > > compatibility with "old" browsers, not a feature I care about at all).
> > >
> >
> > How about, because our sponsors want us to keep JDK 1.1 compatability.
> > Do you think that's a good enough reason? I think it's a great
> > reason...they make it possible for Castor to remain free of charge and
> > open source.
> >
> > > In the area of Collections, 1.2 added some very important functionality.
> > > Why not support it? (I for one feel it is essential)
> >
> > I never said we wouldn't support 1.2...AND WE DO have support for 1.2 in
> > both the source code generator and the mapping framework.
> >
> > I simply said, we need to maintain JDK 1.1 compatability. JDK 1.2
> > compatability needs to be added in a way that it doesn't break JDK 1.1
> > compatability, that's all.
> >
> > Castor-XML needs to remain JDK agnostic. This simply means we need to be
> > creative when we add support for JDK 1.2, such as using collection
> > handlers and wrapper classes, etc.
> >
> > Glenn is maintaining his changes and has made them available. So if you
> > wish to use them, feel free to do so. That's why he made them available.
> > For people like you, who feel it's essential.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > --Keith
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Keith Visco wrote:
> > >
> > > >Hi Glenn,
> > > >
> > > >We can't use your patch. Castor XML is maintaining JDK 1.1
> > > >compatability. The Marshaller cannot include JDK 1.2+ collections.
> > > >
> > > >Thanks,
> > > >
> > > >--Keith
> > > >
> > > >[munch]
> > > >
> > >
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