However, it is possible to isolate Ant idiosyncrasies as an implementation concern providing one can establish a viable project model.
I've long thought Ant needed a more rigorous model exposed to Java clients and extension builders. However, I don't think what I had in mind was quite as ambitious as what you describe. It's not easy to evolve Ant in such a way, and attempts at starting from scratch failed (Ant: myrmidon and mutant), not from lack of quality, but from lack of community support. Maven (1 or 2) may indeed be closer to your thinking.
I.e. perhaps Dominique's suggestion on the money?
You meant Wolfgang, no? ;-) --DD --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
