Module Handbook

This document is a handbook for module leads, (eventually) covering everything you need to know about creating, managing and releasing your module. Bookmark this page ;)

Essential resources

• JSR-299 (CDI) specification document (specifically Chapter 11)
• CDI extensions guide
• Seam Solder*
• Githelpers**
• JBoss Documentation Guide
• Git Cheatsheet

* Solder is a foundation CDI extension library for module writers. Look here before you invent a utility!
* Githelpers is a set of scripts to help with common git workflow tasks for the Infinispan project. And other similar projects.

Table of contents

• Setting up your module's infrastructure
• Anatomy of a module
• Guidelines for development
• Test your module
• Releasing your module
• Hudson build jobs
• Miscellaneous Notes

If there is something missing from this list, please ask on the seam-dev mailinglist or offer your advice on how to revise this section.