[news.eclipse.technology] Re: Modifying soruce code Vs. Using the extens

["xing yun" <cx186000@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thaks a lot for the quick reply
:)
Regards
Xing Yun

"Wayne Beaton" <wayne@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message 
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> For one, if you modify the code, then you have to distribute it with your 
> code. You run the risk that your changes might not be compatible with 
> other plug-in providers. Further, as changes are made to the original 
> code, you will have to maintain yours.
>
> If you think something needs to be changed, you could consider filing a 
> bug report to ask for it to be changed/added (you can contribute code for 
> the change).
>
> Be sure to abide by the EPL if you do decide to change code.
>
> Wayne
>
> xing yun wrote:
>> Hi
>>  My Goal:
>>         Develop a plugin for Eclipse, this plugin has a dependeny on 
>> "plugin X"
>>
>> My Problem:
>>         Some of features is not provided in the extension points of 
>> "plugin X"
>>
>> I'm curious:
>>         I can achieve some of my targets via modifying the source code of 
>> "plugin X" and re-publish "plugin X"
>>         I know it's not a good practice
>>
>>         But what're the disadvantages of modifying source code directly?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Xing Yun