diff --git a/docs/javaBootcampNoEclipse.org b/docs/javaBootcampNoEclipse.org index 66b3f00..f2dab63 100644 --- a/docs/javaBootcampNoEclipse.org +++ b/docs/javaBootcampNoEclipse.org @@ -16,6 +16,38 @@ * Dude! Where's my Eclipse +** Introduction + + From time to time, a developer will be in a situation where code + needs to be fixed, but there isn't a familiar IDE available. + + Similarly, in order to progress from developer to senior developer + and on to architect, it's important to understand not just what's + going on in the code, but also outside the code. + + This module takes a simple java tomcat application and brings you + on a tour from compiling the java files, to creating a jar file and + then a war file and on to deploying the application, using just a + basic editor to make changes and the command-line to build the + relevant artefacts. + + The goal is to give a flavour of what goes on behind the IDE so + that a developer can understand that taking a peek behind the + curtain from time-to-time is not just informative and interesting, + but is also of value to the goal of Making A Real Difference. + +*** Examples + 1. You've just discovered that there's a critical bug in the code, + but you got your new development PC last night and you haven't + had the chance to install your preferred IDE. You don't have + the time, but you know the integration test environment has the + correct JDK installed, so you can work there. Only problem: + it's a command-line only environment. + 2. You're working on a bug but it can only be reproduced in the + test environment, where your IDE isn't installed. You need to + work on it there until the issue has been identified and you + know what the fix is going to be. + ** Pre-requisites You will need a linux server with the following installed: - tomcat :: This demo was prepare with tomcat-8. diff --git a/docs/javaBootcampNoEclipse.pdf b/docs/javaBootcampNoEclipse.pdf index 8b9fc97..bad5900 100644 Binary files a/docs/javaBootcampNoEclipse.pdf and b/docs/javaBootcampNoEclipse.pdf differ