[news.eclipse.technology.m2e] multiple maven modules in one eclipse proj

[Igor Fedorenko <igor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

It is currently possible to import multi-module maven project as single
Eclipse workspace project. As far as I can tell, such projects are only
good for casual source code browsing and have a number of limitations
that make them more or less useless for any real development. Here are
some of more serious limitations

* Lack of project configurators support. WAR modules will not be
  configured as WTP Dynamic Webapp projects, for example.
* Single classpath for all modules.
* No (working) integration with Maven build.
* Probably the least tested m2e core feature

Also, based on questions and feedback we receive, many users find this
feature confusing and frustrating. And This is despite the fact the it
is hidden under Advanced section of import wizard and disabled by default.

All in all, this seems like one of those features that have significant
overhead in terms of development and support but provide very limited
benefits. I think we should remove support for importing multi-module
maven projects as single eclipse workspace project.

Is anyone using multi-module workspace projects at all? What are
usecases and development workflows for such projects?

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Regards,
Igor