Should primefaces be a jboss module? or just an WAR lib?

Question

We have started using primefaces with JBoss EAP 6.2 in our new projects?

I noticed that we use it configured as module in JBoss as opposed to just a WAR lib.

Some examples online show it to be used as a module too.

I'm a bit worried as this will tie us to a one specific version of the library for the whole instance.

Which one is the right approach?

• Module
• War lib
• EAR lib (don't think this would work)

Answer 1

Tested primefaces as a WAR lib and it worked fine.

I reckon this would be a cleaner approach allowing us to use multiple versions in different projects.

Answer 2

Why use different versions of the library?

If application development and server control are the responsibility of the internal team of the company I suggest you use Primefaces as JBOSS module.

This creates a pattern of development since the projects are new.

You have to maintain a pattern of architecture and the same level of team knowledge.