On Tue, 2005-11-08 at 22:01 -0600, Jeff Jensen wrote: > Besides the multi-module doc, my experience wishes for the POM entry > descriptions - some are too vague. More detail (what is it for/why would > you use it, how to use it), examples, valid values, etc. would help a lot. > > I think the project descriptor has big potential as a solid reference > vehicle, with the added info. I would value that more than many of the > "guides". > > For a simple example, the <packaging> element doesn't describe valid values, > so a search begins to learn them. Viewing the schema doesn't help, as the > packaging type is "string". Additionally, I think the phrase "type of > artifact" is not intuitive to newbies, so listing the valid values would > bring contextual explanation, as well as their definition.
Good idea, can you capture this in JIRA please. > HTH, and thanks for asking. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jason van Zyl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 9:10 AM > To: Maven Users List > Subject: RE: [m2] Guide to creating archetypes > > [snip] > > Anything in particular that's missing from the guides or introductory > material? Also check the JIRA components for documentation as I know there > are guides like the multi-project guide that are in demand and it's noted in > JIRA. You can also vote on issues which lets us know what you guys want most > which lets us focus our time better on writing what's most desired. > > [snip] > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -- jvz. Jason van Zyl jason at maven.org http://maven.apache.org --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
