| [wtp-pmc] M4 API Status |
The J2EE Model provides an API for the
set of J2EE deployment descriptors, e.g. web.xml, application.xml. The
J2EE Model API currently has a large JUnit shortfall (1200 methods are
untested). However, this API is automatically generated from EMF models.
We feel the model is well designed and mature, the Javadoc coverage is
good, and the code has been used in products. We therefore propose to give
this component a pass for M4 on the condition that the JUnit coverage be
dramatically improved.
Our strategy for improving the JUnit
coverage is to generate the test cases from a bucket of example deployment
descriptors. Jeffrey Liu is currently prototyping this approach. We are
also planning to review the situation with the EMF team to get their guidance.
Data Tools
All non-API code currently obeys the
naming convention that requires the inclusion of the keywork "internal"
in the package name, with the exception of the Data Tools. The Data Tools
are planned to move to the DTP project, and will therefore not be API in
WTP. However, we have been informed that another development project is
using the currently version for an upcoming beta release, and they have
requested that we defer the rename. Since it is important for the success
of WTP to prmote a thriving ecosystem of adopters, we should be sensitive
to this type of request. I therefore support this request and recommend
that the PMC grant the Data Tools this exception for M4. I will work with
the Data Tools team to establish a mutually acceptable date for the rename.
WTP 1.0.1
I have received a request from a planned
product that WTP provide a point release towards the end of the year
to include fixes, and to declare key defered APIs. I have requested a complete
list of the APIs they require. This point release would coincide with an
Eclipse platform point release. I recommend we plan for this point release
to satisfy this, and potentially other, product requirements.
Arthur Ryman,
Rational Desktop Tools Development
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