[java-gnome-hackers] Process for next release

[Jeffrey M. <Jef...@Br...>]

We need to workout our process for the next release.  After
reviewing the latest gtk I see that there are many objects that
have been added that we should support.  Here is a list of
header files that contain new objects:

< gtkaction.h
< gtkactiongroup.h
< gtkcelllayout.h
< gtkcolorbutton.h
< gtkcombobox.h
< gtkcomboboxentry.h
< gtkentrycompletion.h
< gtkexpander.h
< gtkfilechooser.h
< gtkfilechooserdialog.h
< gtkfilechooserwidget.h
< gtkfilefilter.h
< gtkfilesystem.h
< gtkfontbutton.h
< gtkicontheme.h
< gtkradioaction.h
< gtkradiotoolbutton.h
< gtkseparatortoolitem.h
< gtktoggleaction.h
< gtktoggletoolbutton.h
< gtktoolbutton.h
< gtktoolitem.h
< gtktreemodelfilter.h
< gtkuimanager.h

For each object we will need to write the glue code (the protected java
methods
that make the calls to the JNI C code), the JNI code, the public iterface,
and any
example apps to demonstrate how it is used.  We also need to deprecate the
old
widgets.

I propose that we do the following:

1) Those who know JNI well can write the glue and jni code for each object.
Once
this is complete they will check it into cvs and inform this list.  To see
an example
of the state of the java class at this time please look at the new
PasswordDialog object
in the gnome package.  The glue code is inside of the comments at the bottom
of the
file.  Also, this developer will be responsible for any additional Enum or
Flag classes
needed to support the new Object.
2) Another developer that wishes to write the public interface for this
object will notify
the list so we don't have more than one person working on the same code.  To
see and
example of the public interface please look at the PasswordDialog
constructor.  The
public interface should be as complete as possible and contain useful
javadocs.  If the
new object is replacing an old object the developer should deprecate the old
widget once
the new one is complete.  Also, the developer should consider writing an
example to
test the widget and to also demonstrate its' usage.

Please let me know what you think of this process.  Also, please let me know
if you
wish to work on the JNI or interface.  I will be working on the JNI.

-Jeff