http://wiki.apidesign.org/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Simple_library 2026-04-16T07:53:55Z Revision history for this page on the wiki MediaWiki 1.12.0rc1 http://wiki.apidesign.org/index.php?title=Simple_library&diff=5748&oldid=prev 2012-05-12T19:08:54Z

<p></p> <table style="background-color: white; color:black;"> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <tr> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">←Older revision</td> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">Revision as of 19:08, 12 May 2012</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 5:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 5:</td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Of course, there may be some attempts to re-implement these [[simple library|simple libraries]] (like [[GNU Classpath]] or [[Harmony]] show), but those are usually licensing driven efforts, not purely technical ones. </div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Of course, there may be some attempts to re-implement these [[simple library|simple libraries]] (like [[GNU Classpath]] or [[Harmony]] show), but those are usually licensing driven efforts, not purely technical ones. </div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Especially when the [[simple library]] is available as [[open source]]. If there is some flaw in the library, it seems easier to <del style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">contribute </del>an [[API Patch]] <del style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">back than fork </del>and <del style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">maintain such fork</del>. </div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Especially when the [[simple library]] is available as [[open source]]<ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">. It is much easier to contribute back than to fork</ins>. If there is some flaw in the library, it seems easier to <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">create </ins>an [[API Patch]] and <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">donate it back to the [[simple library]] owners</ins>. In general, there is little to no reason to re-implement [[simple library]] <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">[[API]]s</ins>.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>&#160;</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div></div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>In general, there is little to no reason to re-implement [[simple library<del style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">|simple libraries</del>]].</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div></div></td></tr> </table>

JaroslavTulach http://wiki.apidesign.org/index.php?title=Simple_library&diff=5714&oldid=prev 2012-05-08T18:57:51Z

<p></p> <table style="background-color: white; color:black;"> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <tr> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">←Older revision</td> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">Revision as of 18:57, 8 May 2012</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 3:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 3:</td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Simple [[library|libraries]] are usually self contained. They combine the [[API]] specification together with the implementation. There is no reason, no way to plug into the library and change the way it behaves (for other [[ClientAPI|clients of its API]]). Examples of such [[simple library]] include most of '''java.util''' package (with classes like {{JDK|java/util|ArrayList}} or {{JDK|java/util|Collections}})), or other utility classes like {{JDK|java/lang|Math}} class.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Simple [[library|libraries]] are usually self contained. They combine the [[API]] specification together with the implementation. There is no reason, no way to plug into the library and change the way it behaves (for other [[ClientAPI|clients of its API]]). Examples of such [[simple library]] include most of '''java.util''' package (with classes like {{JDK|java/util|ArrayList}} or {{JDK|java/util|Collections}})), or other utility classes like {{JDK|java/lang|Math}} class.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Of course, there may be some attempts to re-implement these libraries (like [[GNU Classpath]] or [[Harmony]]), but those are <del style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">often </del>licensing driven efforts, not purely technical ones. Especially when <del style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">they are </del>available as open source. If there is some flaw in the library, <del style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">then </del>it <del style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">is better </del>to contribute <del style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">patches back (see </del>[[<del style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Teamwork</del>]] <del style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">chapter of the [[TheAPIBook]]) then </del>fork and maintain such fork. In general, there is little to no reason to re-implement <del style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">such </del>libraries.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Of course, there may be some attempts to re-implement these <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">[[simple library|simple </ins>libraries<ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">]] </ins>(like [[GNU Classpath]] or [[Harmony]] <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">show</ins>), but those are <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">usually </ins>licensing driven efforts, not purely technical ones. </div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2">&nbsp;</td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>&#160;</div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2">&nbsp;</td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Especially when <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">the [[simple library]] is </ins>available as <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">[[</ins>open source<ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">]]</ins>. If there is some flaw in the library, it <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">seems easier </ins>to contribute <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">an </ins>[[<ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">API Patch</ins>]] <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">back than </ins>fork and maintain such fork. </div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2">&nbsp;</td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>&#160;</div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2">&nbsp;</td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>In general, there is little to no reason to re-implement <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">[[simple library|simple </ins>libraries<ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">]]</ins>.</div></td></tr> </table>

JaroslavTulach http://wiki.apidesign.org/index.php?title=Simple_library&diff=5708&oldid=prev 2012-05-08T18:37:15Z

<p></p> <table style="background-color: white; color:black;"> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <tr> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">←Older revision</td> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">Revision as of 18:37, 8 May 2012</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 3:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 3:</td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Simple [[library|libraries]] are usually self contained. They combine the [[API]] specification together with the implementation. There is no reason, no way to plug into the library and change the way it behaves (for other [[ClientAPI|clients of its API]]). Examples of such [[simple library]] include most of '''java.util''' package (with classes like {{JDK|java/util|ArrayList}} or {{JDK|java/util|Collections}})), or other utility classes like {{JDK|java/lang|Math}} class.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Simple [[library|libraries]] are usually self contained. They combine the [[API]] specification together with the implementation. There is no reason, no way to plug into the library and change the way it behaves (for other [[ClientAPI|clients of its API]]). Examples of such [[simple library]] include most of '''java.util''' package (with classes like {{JDK|java/util|ArrayList}} or {{JDK|java/util|Collections}})), or other utility classes like {{JDK|java/lang|Math}} class.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Of course, there may be some attempts to re-implement these libraries (like GNU Classpath or Harmony), but those are often licensing driven efforts, not purely technical ones. Especially when they are available as open source. If there is some flaw in the library, then it is better to contribute patches back (see [[Teamwork]] chapter of the [[TheAPIBook]]) then fork and maintain such fork. In general, there is little to no reason to re-implement such libraries.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Of course, there may be some attempts to re-implement these libraries (like <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">[[</ins>GNU Classpath<ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">]] </ins>or <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">[[</ins>Harmony<ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">]]</ins>), but those are often licensing driven efforts, not purely technical ones. Especially when they are available as open source. If there is some flaw in the library, then it is better to contribute patches back (see [[Teamwork]] chapter of the [[TheAPIBook]]) then fork and maintain such fork. In general, there is little to no reason to re-implement such libraries.</div></td></tr> </table>

JaroslavTulach http://wiki.apidesign.org/index.php?title=Simple_library&diff=5707&oldid=prev 2012-05-08T18:36:07Z

<p></p> <table style="background-color: white; color:black;"> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <tr> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">←Older revision</td> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">Revision as of 18:36, 8 May 2012</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 1:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 1:</td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Some libraries, let's name them [[simple library|simple libraries]], have just one implementation. The designer that defines what the [[API]] should do also implements it. Obviously, the [[proximity]] between the [[API]] and the [[ProviderAPI|provider of the implementation]] is almost zero - it is the same person or the same team.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Some libraries, let's name them [[simple library|simple libraries]], have just one implementation. The designer that defines what the [[API]] should do also implements it. Obviously, the [[proximity]] between the [[API]] and the [[ProviderAPI|provider of the implementation]] is almost zero - it is the same person or the same team.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Simple [[library|libraries]] are usually self contained. They <del style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">contain </del>the [[API]] specification <del style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">as well as its </del>implementation. There is no reason, no way to plug into the library and change the way it behaves (for other [[ClientAPI|clients of its API]]). Examples of such [[simple library]] include most of '''java.util''' package (with classes like {{JDK|java/util|ArrayList}} or {{JDK|java/util|Collections}})), or other utility classes like {{JDK|java/lang|Math}} class.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Simple [[library|libraries]] are usually self contained. They <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">combine </ins>the [[API]] specification <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">together with the </ins>implementation. There is no reason, no way to plug into the library and change the way it behaves (for other [[ClientAPI|clients of its API]]). Examples of such [[simple library]] include most of '''java.util''' package (with classes like {{JDK|java/util|ArrayList}} or {{JDK|java/util|Collections}})), or other utility classes like {{JDK|java/lang|Math}} class.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Of course, there may be some attempts to re-implement these libraries (like GNU Classpath or Harmony), but those are often licensing driven efforts, not purely technical ones. Especially when they are available as open source. If there is some flaw in the library, then it is better to contribute patches back (see [[Teamwork]] chapter of the [[TheAPIBook]]) then fork and maintain such fork. In general, there is little to no reason to re-implement such libraries.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Of course, there may be some attempts to re-implement these libraries (like GNU Classpath or Harmony), but those are often licensing driven efforts, not purely technical ones. Especially when they are available as open source. If there is some flaw in the library, then it is better to contribute patches back (see [[Teamwork]] chapter of the [[TheAPIBook]]) then fork and maintain such fork. In general, there is little to no reason to re-implement such libraries.</div></td></tr> </table>

JaroslavTulach http://wiki.apidesign.org/index.php?title=Simple_library&diff=5706&oldid=prev 2012-05-08T18:34:06Z

<p></p> <table style="background-color: white; color:black;"> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <tr> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">←Older revision</td> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">Revision as of 18:34, 8 May 2012</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 1:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 1:</td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Some libraries, let's name them [[simple library|simple libraries]], have just one implementation. The designer that defines what the [[API]] should do also implements it. Obviously, the [[proximity]] between the [[API]] and the [[ProviderAPI|provider of the implementation]] is almost zero - it is the same person or the same team.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Some libraries, let's name them [[simple library|simple libraries]], have just one implementation. The designer that defines what the [[API]] should do also implements it. Obviously, the [[proximity]] between the [[API]] and the [[ProviderAPI|provider of the implementation]] is almost zero - it is the same person or the same team.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Simple [[library|libraries]] are usually self contained. They <del style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">contains </del>the [[API]] as well as <del style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">the </del>implementation. There is no reason, no way to plug into the library and change the way it behaves (for other [[ClientAPI|clients of its API]]). Examples of such [[simple library]] include most of '''java.util''' package (with classes like {{JDK|java/util|ArrayList}} or {{JDK|java/util|Collections}})), or other utility classes like {{JDK|java/lang|Math}} class.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Simple [[library|libraries]] are usually self contained. They <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">contain </ins>the [[API]] <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">specification </ins>as well as <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">its </ins>implementation. There is no reason, no way to plug into the library and change the way it behaves (for other [[ClientAPI|clients of its API]]). Examples of such [[simple library]] include most of '''java.util''' package (with classes like {{JDK|java/util|ArrayList}} or {{JDK|java/util|Collections}})), or other utility classes like {{JDK|java/lang|Math}} class.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Of course, there may be some attempts to re-implement these libraries (like GNU Classpath or Harmony), but those are often licensing driven efforts, not purely technical ones. Especially when they are available as open source. If there is some flaw in the library, then it is better to contribute patches back (see [[Teamwork]] chapter of the [[TheAPIBook]]) then fork and maintain such fork. In general, there is little to no reason to re-implement such libraries.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Of course, there may be some attempts to re-implement these libraries (like GNU Classpath or Harmony), but those are often licensing driven efforts, not purely technical ones. Especially when they are available as open source. If there is some flaw in the library, then it is better to contribute patches back (see [[Teamwork]] chapter of the [[TheAPIBook]]) then fork and maintain such fork. In general, there is little to no reason to re-implement such libraries.</div></td></tr> </table>

JaroslavTulach http://wiki.apidesign.org/index.php?title=Simple_library&diff=5705&oldid=prev 2012-05-08T18:33:08Z

<p></p> <table style="background-color: white; color:black;"> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <tr> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">←Older revision</td> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">Revision as of 18:33, 8 May 2012</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 1:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 1:</td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Some libraries, let's name them [[simple library|simple libraries]], have just one implementation. The designer that defines what the [[API]] should do also implements it. Obviously, the [[proximity]] between the [[API]] and the [[ProviderAPI|provider of the implementation]] is almost zero - it is the same person or the same team.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Some libraries, let's name them [[simple library|simple libraries]], have just one implementation. The designer that defines what the [[API]] should do also implements it. Obviously, the [[proximity]] between the [[API]] and the [[ProviderAPI|provider of the implementation]] is almost zero - it is the same person or the same team.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Simple [[library|libraries]] are usually self contained. They contains the [[API]] as well as the implementation. There is no reason, no way to plug into the library and change the way it behaves (for other [[ClientAPI|clients of its API]]). Examples of such [[simple library]] include most of '''java.util''' package (with classes like {{JDK|java/util|ArrayList}} or {{JDK|java/util<del style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">/</del>Collections}})), or other utility classes like {{JDK|java/lang|Math}} class.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Simple [[library|libraries]] are usually self contained. They contains the [[API]] as well as the implementation. There is no reason, no way to plug into the library and change the way it behaves (for other [[ClientAPI|clients of its API]]). Examples of such [[simple library]] include most of '''java.util''' package (with classes like {{JDK|java/util|ArrayList}} or {{JDK|java/util<ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">|</ins>Collections}})), or other utility classes like {{JDK|java/lang|Math}} class.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Of course, there may be some attempts to re-implement these libraries (like GNU Classpath or Harmony), but those are often licensing driven efforts, not purely technical ones. Especially when they are available as open source. If there is some flaw in the library, then it is better to contribute patches back (see [[Teamwork]] chapter of the [[TheAPIBook]]) then fork and maintain such fork. In general, there is little to no reason to re-implement such libraries.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Of course, there may be some attempts to re-implement these libraries (like GNU Classpath or Harmony), but those are often licensing driven efforts, not purely technical ones. Especially when they are available as open source. If there is some flaw in the library, then it is better to contribute patches back (see [[Teamwork]] chapter of the [[TheAPIBook]]) then fork and maintain such fork. In general, there is little to no reason to re-implement such libraries.</div></td></tr> </table>

JaroslavTulach http://wiki.apidesign.org/index.php?title=Simple_library&diff=5704&oldid=prev 2012-05-08T18:32:40Z

<p></p> <table style="background-color: white; color:black;"> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <tr> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">←Older revision</td> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">Revision as of 18:32, 8 May 2012</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 1:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 1:</td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Some libraries, let's name them [[simple library|simple libraries]], have just one implementation. The designer that defines what the [[API]] should do also implements it. Obviously, the [[proximity]] between the [[API]] and the [[ProviderAPI|provider of the implementation]] is almost zero - it is the same person or the same team.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Some libraries, let's name them [[simple library|simple libraries]], have just one implementation. The designer that defines what the [[API]] should do also implements it. Obviously, the [[proximity]] between the [[API]] and the [[ProviderAPI|provider of the implementation]] is almost zero - it is the same person or the same team.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Simple [[library|libraries]] are usually self contained. They contains the [[API]] as well as the implementation. There is no reason, no way to plug into the library and change the way it behaves (for other [[ClientAPI|clients of its API]]). Examples of such [[simple library]] include most of '''java.util''' package, or {{JDK|java/lang|Math}} class.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Simple [[library|libraries]] are usually self contained. They contains the [[API]] as well as the implementation. There is no reason, no way to plug into the library and change the way it behaves (for other [[ClientAPI|clients of its API]]). Examples of such [[simple library]] include most of '''java.util''' package <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">(with classes like {{JDK|java/util|ArrayList}} or {{JDK|java/util/Collections}}))</ins>, or <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">other utility classes like </ins>{{JDK|java/lang|Math}} class.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Of course, there may be some attempts to re-implement these libraries (like GNU Classpath or Harmony), but those are often licensing driven efforts, not purely technical ones. Especially when they are available as open source. If there is some flaw in the library, then it is better to contribute patches back (see [[Teamwork]] chapter of the [[TheAPIBook]]) then fork and maintain such fork. In general, there is little to no reason to re-implement such libraries.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Of course, there may be some attempts to re-implement these libraries (like GNU Classpath or Harmony), but those are often licensing driven efforts, not purely technical ones. Especially when they are available as open source. If there is some flaw in the library, then it is better to contribute patches back (see [[Teamwork]] chapter of the [[TheAPIBook]]) then fork and maintain such fork. In general, there is little to no reason to re-implement such libraries.</div></td></tr> </table>

JaroslavTulach http://wiki.apidesign.org/index.php?title=Simple_library&diff=5699&oldid=prev 2012-05-08T13:53:22Z

<p></p> <table style="background-color: white; color:black;"> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <tr> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">←Older revision</td> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">Revision as of 13:53, 8 May 2012</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 1:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 1:</td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Some libraries, let's name them <del style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">as </del>[[simple library]], have just one implementation. The designer that defines what the [[API]] should do also implements it. Obviously, the [[proximity]] between the [[API]] and the [[ProviderAPI|provider of the implementation]] is almost zero - it is the same person.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Some libraries, let's name them [[simple library<ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">|simple libraries</ins>]], have just one implementation. The designer that defines what the [[API]] should do also implements it. Obviously, the [[proximity]] between the [[API]] and the [[ProviderAPI|provider of the implementation]] is almost zero - it is the same person <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">or the same team</ins>.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Simple [[library]] are usually self contained. They contains the [[API]] as well as the implementation. Examples include most of '''java.util''' package, or {{JDK|java/lang|Math}} class. Of course, there may be some attempts to re-implement these libraries (like GNU Classpath or Harmony), but those are licensing driven efforts, not technical ones. In general, there is little to no reason to re-implement such libraries.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Simple [[library<ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">|libraries</ins>]] are usually self contained. They contains the [[API]] as well as the implementation<ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">. There is no reason, no way to plug into the library and change the way it behaves (for other [[ClientAPI|clients of its API]])</ins>. Examples <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">of such [[simple library]] </ins>include most of '''java.util''' package, or {{JDK|java/lang|Math}} class.</div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2">&nbsp;</td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>&#160;</div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2">&nbsp;</td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Of course, there may be some attempts to re-implement these libraries (like GNU Classpath or Harmony), but those are <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">often </ins>licensing driven efforts, not <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">purely </ins>technical ones<ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">. Especially when they are available as open source. If there is some flaw in the library, then it is better to contribute patches back (see [[Teamwork]] chapter of the [[TheAPIBook]]) then fork and maintain such fork</ins>. In general, there is little to no reason to re-implement such libraries.</div></td></tr> </table>

JaroslavTulach http://wiki.apidesign.org/index.php?title=Simple_library&diff=5698&oldid=prev 2012-05-08T08:44:07Z

<p></p> <table style="background-color: white; color:black;"> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <tr> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">←Older revision</td> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">Revision as of 08:44, 8 May 2012</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 1:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 1:</td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Some libraries, let's <del style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">call their example a </del>[[simple library]], have just one implementation. The designer that defines what the [[API]] should do also implements it. Obviously, the [[proximity]] between the [[API]] and the [[ProviderAPI|provider of the implementation]] is almost zero - it is the same person.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Some libraries, let's <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">name them as </ins>[[simple library]], have just one implementation. The designer that defines what the [[API]] should do also implements it. Obviously, the [[proximity]] between the [[API]] and the [[ProviderAPI|provider of the implementation]] is almost zero - it is the same person.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Simple [[library]] are usually self contained. They contains the [[API]] as well as the implementation. Examples include most of '''java.util''' package, or {{JDK|java/lang|Math}} class. Of course, there may be some attempts to re-implement these libraries (like GNU Classpath or Harmony), but those are licensing driven efforts, not technical ones. In general, there is little to no reason to re-implement such libraries.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Simple [[library]] are usually self contained. They contains the [[API]] as well as the implementation. Examples include most of '''java.util''' package, or {{JDK|java/lang|Math}} class. Of course, there may be some attempts to re-implement these libraries (like GNU Classpath or Harmony), but those are licensing driven efforts, not technical ones. In general, there is little to no reason to re-implement such libraries.</div></td></tr> </table>

JaroslavTulach http://wiki.apidesign.org/index.php?title=Simple_library&diff=5697&oldid=prev 2012-05-08T08:42:14Z

<p></p> <table style="background-color: white; color:black;"> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <tr> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">←Older revision</td> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">Revision as of 08:42, 8 May 2012</td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 1:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 1:</td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>-</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Some libraries, let's call their example a [[simple library]], have just one implementation. <del style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">�The </del>designer that defines what the [[API]] should do also implements it. Obviously, the [[proximity]] between the [[API]] and the [[ProviderAPI|provider of the implementation]] is almost zero - it is the same person.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Some libraries, let's call their example a [[simple library]], have just one implementation. <ins style="color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">The </ins>designer that defines what the [[API]] should do also implements it. Obviously, the [[proximity]] between the [[API]] and the [[ProviderAPI|provider of the implementation]] is almost zero - it is the same person.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Simple [[library]] are usually self contained. They contains the [[API]] as well as the implementation. Examples include most of '''java.util''' package, or {{JDK|java/lang|Math}} class. Of course, there may be some attempts to re-implement these libraries (like GNU Classpath or Harmony), but those are licensing driven efforts, not technical ones. In general, there is little to no reason to re-implement such libraries.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Simple [[library]] are usually self contained. They contains the [[API]] as well as the implementation. Examples include most of '''java.util''' package, or {{JDK|java/lang|Math}} class. Of course, there may be some attempts to re-implement these libraries (like GNU Classpath or Harmony), but those are licensing driven efforts, not technical ones. In general, there is little to no reason to re-implement such libraries.</div></td></tr> </table>

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