I normally pre-compile the JSPs in the development environment, package *only the class files* [Excluding the JSPs and the JSP Java files generated by Jasper] into a WAR and then upload the WAR to production.
As James originally mentioned, I think if I ran HttpUnit directlly once on production , it would generate the class files the first time using the container that's installed on the Production environment, thus by running HttpUnit or something similar (Apache Cactus) accorss each environment (dev, staging, QA, prod) , the Ant build file would be independent of the Web Container used on each environment (if a different web container was used on each environment). But, the above would require that the JSP files be uploaded to each environment. And, also if I were to run HttpUnit on a production environment, it would have to be done during off-peak hours when not many visitors are on the site. So the final conclusion I think is if current web container compatibility or future web container compatibility is not an issue for a project, and if it's a high traffic website then go with the Jasper task otherwise perform HttpUnit or the equivalent of it, if compatibility is of concern. -Rashmi ----- Original Message ---- From: Rashmi Rubdi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Ant Users List <user@ant.apache.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 12:09:36 PM Subject: Re: How to compile jsp files with ANT > With an httpunit run straight after deployment, you can hit every single > JSP page in turn -on the production machine-. This gets the preload hit > out the way, and helps test the live system is working. Ah ok, now I get it. Sorry my brain is a little slow. I guess this process would also generate the JSP class files and then, when I package the WAR I would just package the class files and thus skip the Jasper step. But, I don't think running HttpUnit instead of Jasper would solve the compatibility issue (sorry if I'm wrong here, it's just a guess) , however since HttpUnit also serves to test the overall application in addition to generating a list of compiled classes so I guess it's better than using Jasper alone. I have the "Java Development with Ant - Manning" book but I got it a long time ago, it covers the basics - I'm in the middle of chapter 4 of the book, and it's been written very well. I was able to understand the basics of Ant and write a build script all by myself, I'll take a look at "Ant in Action" soon. Thanks for explaining the details. -Regards Rashmi ----- Original Message ---- From: Steve Loughran <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Ant Users List <user@ant.apache.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 10:53:27 AM Subject: Re: How to compile jsp files with ANT Rashmi Rubdi wrote: > I've used JUnit before, I do want to learn HttpUnit (among so many other > things that I need to learn :-) But thanks for providing the details, they're > helpful. Ant in Action has a special section on HttpUnit, before I get into Apache Cactus, which is the serious server-side test tool :) > > I've worked on a few eXtreme Programming projects, and recognize the > importance of test-first-design. > > The main reason for using Jasper was not to verify the that the JSPs would > compile but was only to reduce > the page load time for the customers/visitors and since we used the same > version of Tomcat accross all stages > of development compatibility wasn't a smaller issue for that team. HttpUnit is a functional test tool; its no so test first when you have to have the JSP page up on the site...its not like junit tests where your API itself is getting hit. With an httpunit run straight after deployment, you can hit every single JSP page in turn -on the production machine-. This gets the preload hit out the way, and helps test the live system is working. -steve --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________________________________________________ No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. http://mobile.yahoo.com/mail --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________________________________________________ Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Yahoo! Small Business. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/domains/?p=BESTDEAL --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
