to follow up with an example, JIRA on updating dependencies and tuning the POMs https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/HADOOP-9991
here's a JIRA on dropping ZK from the hadoop-client POM https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/HADOOP-9905 And there's an mr-client POM where we've been slowly cutting down on what it pulls in https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/MAPREDUCE-5624 This shows that 1. we can given maven/ivy projects what they need -and no more- through POM-only projects. 2. its an ongoing project to keep those dependencies cut down. 3. there's always the risk that you drop too much and some project discovers that while their code builds, it doesn't run any more. -- CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE NOTICE: This message is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential, privileged and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any printing, copying, dissemination, distribution, disclosure or forwarding of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please contact the sender immediately and delete it from your system. Thank You.
