[ARCHETYPE-47] use an xml schema for archetype.xml

• Type: New Feature
• Status: Closed
• Priority: Major
• Resolution: Fixed
• Affects Version/s: 1.0-alpha-5
• Fix Version/s: 2.0-alpha-5
• Environment: all
• Assignee: Herve Boutemy
• Reporter: Gregory Kick
• Created: 20/Jul/06 21:38
• Updated: 23/Mar/10 20:38
• Resolved: 23/Mar/10 20:38

Description

like pom.xml and settings.xml, i would like to see archetype.xml have an xml schema. not only does it provide quick validation, but it is useful for auto-completion in xml editors. it could also have applications in the maven-archetype-plugin because jaxb can provide quick-and-easy unmarshalling.

i have included a schema constructed to match the description found in http://maven.apache.org/guides/mini/guide-creating-archetypes.html . it has been attached with a diagram of the structure for those not familiar with schema syntax. it's pretty simple.

Issue Links

• is duplicated by: ARCHETYPE-237 Provide schema for archetype descriptor