On Tue, 2014-01-28 at 08:08 -0500, Gary Gregory wrote: > Let me make sure I understand these points (-): > > - HttpClient (HC) is baked in Android > - This cannot be overridden by placing a new HC jar on the classpath > - Android has no endorsed path mechanism like regular Java? >
Correct (all three). > Hence the proposed HC4 post-fixed classes. > > - This is not a problem for regular Java users since one can add a new HC > jar on the classpath before the old one or simply replace the old with the > new. > Correct. > I know I've asked this before, but I'd like to repeat it in the context of > this email: It seems simpler to provide a repackaged HC in > org.apache.http43 or a name like it. > Because that kills compatibility with 3rd party libraries compiled against Android APIs such as Spring for Android. I did my best to explain it in details in one of my previous messages to Sebastian > The current cherry picking seems error prone, requires deep knowledge and > would be hard to maintain. > Correct, but it is a lesser evil than all other options. I am willing to do all the heavy lifting for HC 4.3, though. Beyond that the port may become unnecessary. Oleg --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
