Re: [dsdp-ercp-dev] Re: New structure proposal for eRCP CVS

[Danail Nachev <d.nachev@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I'll try to find some time to start working on the newcomer's guide and
will let you know when I have something ready.

Gorkem Ercan wrote:
> I guess moving eSWT implementations and the examples will be a good
> start so if there are no objections, I will start doing it.
> 
> A getting started guide that shows also the relation between the
> architecture and the CVS structure is a great idea. We can even start
> with  a list of plugins per component.
> Danail would you volunteer to start that work in the wiki?
> -- 
> Gorkem
> 
> Danail Nachev wrote:
>> I think eSWT projects are the main factor for the confusion. They
>> represents 50% of the projects and all placed on one level. Refactoring
>> them in a subfolder will greatly enhance the newcomer experience.
>> Considering that eSWT can be used standalone, I think we agree that eSWT
>> should have separate folder.
>>
>> I think that it will more helpful if there is a document or a page in
>> the wiki, which explains the architecture and what what is in the CVS -
>> something, which will guide a newcomer (structure, code style, bug
>> reporting, etc.). Even the plugins are refactored in separate folders,
>> it is still hard to get for example what is the difference between
>> eworkbench, sworkbench and ui.workbench and what is their relation.
>>
>> I'm however in favor of moving examples in separate folder, because they
>> aren't worked on constantly. So, it seems natural to put them aside:)
>>
>> Gorkem Ercan wrote:
>>  
>>> My problem is I can not relate project when I look at CVS, we have
>>> testharness, example applications, eSWT etc. at the same level and it is
>>> confusing for a newcomer to start with (I have received this as a
>>> comment some time ago). I would like to see related projects grouped
>>> together. eSWT implementations are definite candiate so is the example
>>> applications.
>>> I agree by nature eRCP will have less number of bundles but it is still
>>> confusing.
>>> -- 
>>> Gorkem
>>>
>>> Mark Rogalski wrote:
>>>    
>>>> I tend to agree with Danail.
>>>>
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>>>> I'm more inclined to have a separate folder only for the eSWT, because
>>>> it is the only component which is expected grow big when support for
>>>> new
>>>> platforms arrive. I don't think it is reasonable to have folders with
>>>> just a few plugins inside (usually 2-3 plugins).
>>>>
>>>> Gorkem Ercan wrote:
>>>>      
>>>>> For some reason my diagram for the structure did not go thorough. I am
>>>>> resending as an image now.
>>>>>
>>>>> Gorkem Ercan wrote:
>>>>>        
>>>>>> I think our CVS directory structure started to be very crowded, and
>>>>>> soon Nokia will be putting in the S60 implementation, it will get
>>>>>> even
>>>>>> more crowded and will be harder to find anything for newcomers.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I would like to propose the below structure for our CVS. On the top
>>>>>> level, our components and the examples, and divide eSWT further to
>>>>>> specific implementations.  Please comment on this new structure.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -- 
>>>>>> Gorkem
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