[CTAKES-192] GSoC: Implement cTAKES Installer

• Type: New Feature
• Status: Closed
• Priority: Major
• Resolution: Implemented
• Fix Version/s: future enhancement
• Labels: gsoc gsoc2013
• Assignee: Sean Finan
• Reporter: Pei Chen
• Created: 22/Apr/13 18:08
• Updated: 28/Dec/22 18:45
• Resolved: 28/Dec/22 18:45

Description

Based on user feedback, I am proposing to have a simple installer for Apache cTAKES.
Currently, cTAKES uses Maven to compile and build a project. However, there are many moving parts and there is a steep learning curve to getting started with using the full potential of cTAKES.
For example:
Users would need to download binaries from ASF.
Download resources from potential external locations (UIMA/UMLS).
Configure a working pipeline to get results.
Full installation instructions at:
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/CTAKES/cTAKES+3.0+Developer+Install+Guide

It would be nice to have a simple installer that automatically resolves the dependencies, prompts users to optional downloads, and configure a working pipeline. Something like MySQL's installer would be a really nice addition so more people could try and adopt the full power cTAKES and improve healthcare.