[CONFIGURATION-276] java.util.prefs Configuration

• Type: New Feature
• Status: Closed
• Priority: Minor
• Resolution: Fixed
• Affects Version/s: 1.4
• Fix Version/s: 2.0
• Component/s: Format
• Assignee: Oliver Heger
• Reporter: Michael Rudolf
• Created: 26/May/07 16:16
• Updated: 24/Mar/16 20:21
• Resolved: 19/Apr/08 15:20

Description

Hi,

I have read that Commons Configuration is intended to be compatible with Java 1.3 but would it be possible to create a configuration backend for the Preferences API provided since Java 1.4?

In my project I would like to use a very low-overhead configuration mechanism as is the Preferences API while still having the flexibility and power offered by Commons Configuration. In fact, being able to swap in a config file for testing purposes without changing the code would be wonderful. However, I do not like the idea of providing the end user with such a file or even a database, changing application settings should be done through the UI.

If it is not possible to add a preferences backend to the code base due to the backward compatibility policy, could such a backend then possibly be provided in another branch or in a subproject?

Best regards,
Michael