GWT + Maven + Eclipse -> Easy way?

Question

I want to set up a GWT Project with Maven. Now I am wondering what would be the easiest way to do so?

I stumbled over the Mojo GWT Maven plugin: http://mojo.codehaus.org/gwt-maven-plugin. But this looks rather complicated to set up.

Now my questions:

1. Is there an easier way to set up a GWT Maven Project?
2. Do I necessarily need another GWT Maven plugin (expect the normal Maven plugin of course)?

Answer 1

1. Not really. GWT projects are inherently complicated since they're using a different compiler with different rules. Feel free to clarify with more specific questions about it.

2. I don't know what you mean by "normal Maven plugin", but you do need gwt-maven-plugin attached to at least your final war project so that the appropriate Javascript files get generated.

Answer 2

Running the sample project with the plugin you mentioned is actually quite easy if you are willing to do it from command-line only. Then you can modify it according to you. Maybe later integrate to Eclipse if you understand it more. See my post in this thread: How to deploy in a gwt-maven project

Answer 3

Use the archetype provided by the Maven GWT Plugin; it is better to stick with Maven than manually package the WAR file.