Comments on: Ant Scripts without XML

by: Alexander Ananiev

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:58:53 +0000

Thanks for the AntXtras pointer, I was not aware about this library. From briefly looking at the examples on the site, it looks like there is still some procedural logic (for, ifs) implemented in Ant using custom tasks. That’s what I’m trying to avoid with PAnt. BTW, you can invoke any custom task (including the ones created with macrodef or scriptdef) from PAnt, not just the ones that come with Ant, so PAnt can complement any Ant extension library.

Cheers,
Alexander.

by: The Wabbit

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:11:50 +0000

[Biased opinion warning] I use the AntXtras (antxtras.sf.net) project to get flow control and other goodies in Ant scripts without the ugliness of ant-contrib. This library combined with macrodefs, presetdefs, and antlibs (three vastly under utilized features of Ant) dispense with most of the ugliness, awkwardness, and general maintenance nightmares found in many (most?) Ant scripts I’ve encountered. A lack of understanding of anything beyond buildscript-101 seems to be the underlying cause of most issues (I see the same problem reflected in Maven POM files from hell…)

-The Wabbit

by: techgirl_it

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:36:49 +0000

Found your blog while I was doing some research on a conference I just got back from. While I was here, I’ve read through some of your recent posts.
Have you taken a look at the new series of SOA events offered by ZapThink this year? I just got back from an event and really got a lot out of it. I thought it was worth passing on the link, if nothing else, just so you can take a look at what’s coming up.

In the hopes that your blog allows posts to contain Web addresses, here’s the link: www.zapthink.com/eventreg.html. And pass it on to any colleagues you think may be interested. Given that it’s still a relatively unknown event, I’m spreading the news now about it because I am hoping they can get more people there!

ZapThink’s offered me and any of my friends a $50 discount if you register with the code GAFPSOA1.

Hope you can make it, because it was definitely worth my time!