Date: 2004-03-17T07:52:40
Editor: AaronFarr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Wiki: Apache Avalon Wiki
Page: AvalonFortressFAQ
URL: http://wiki.apache.org/avalon/AvalonFortressFAQ
Updated FAQ -farra
Change Log:
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* [wiki:/WhatIsFortress What is Fortress?]
* Is Fortress Dead?
- '''No'''. Fortress is still alive and supported. As of late 2003, most developer
effort is going into Merlin, but there are still plans for Fortress 1.1 and beyond.
Some of this includes updating Fortress to use the new meta package, a default CLI and
servlet environment, and more. If you have specific requests, send an email to the
users list. It is likely that Fortress and Merlin will merge somewhere in the, not
near, future.
+ '''No'''. Fortress 1.1 was just released in early 2004. We are working on a
unified Avalon platform (with a single container project) which will mean Fortress,
like the other current containers, will be phased out. A migration path will be
provided. Until then, current Fortress users can continue using the container without
concerns. New users of Avalon are encouraged to consider Merlin before adopting
Fortress however.
* When should I use ECM instead?
'''Never'''. Fortress supports all of ECMs features, is better designed, more
extensible, etc. The only reason to use ECM is because you are already using it and
don't want to upgrade.
- * How to do component assembly in Fortress?
+ * Component assembly in Fortress?
* When should I use Merlin instead?
- Merlin is not yet (as of early 2004) as flexible and light-weight as Fortress. So
if your need is primarily a light-weight container without all the bells and whistle,
go for Fortress. If you need a command-line driven (embedding is supported in Merlin,
but not the primary focus) server framework, that does automatic dependency
resolution, handles central component repositories, enhanced security (under
development) and dozens of other advanced features, Merlin is your choice. You can
even embed Fortress solutions in Merlin if you like, the other way around is trickier.
+ Merlin is not (yet) as flexible and light-weight as Fortress. So if your need is
primarily a light-weight container without all the bells and whistles, Fortress may
better suite you. If you need a command-line driven (embedding is supported in Merlin,
but not the primary focus) server framework, that does automatic dependency
resolution, handles central component repositories, enhanced security (under
development) and dozens of other advanced features, Merlin is your choice. You can
even embed Fortress solutions in Merlin if you like, the other way around is trickier.
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