Time for action – using the target platform

Although building against a remote repository works as expected, it may have dependencies on plug-ins or features that aren't represented in the target platform created in Chapter 10, Using a Target Platform. To compile against a target platform, a new Maven module needs to be created.

1. Move the com.packtpub.e4.target.mars project underneath the com.packtpub.e4.parent project.

2. Add the line <module>com.packtpub.e4.target.mars</module> to the parent pom.xml file.

3. Comment out the repositories tags in the parent pom.xml file.

4. In the configuration element of the target-plugin-configuration entry, add the co-ordinates of the com.packtpub.e4.target.mars project:

   <plugin>
     <groupId>org.eclipse.tycho</groupId>
     <artifactId>tycho-platform-configuration</artifactId>
     <version>${tycho.version}</version>
     <configuration>
       <target>
         <artifact>
           <groupId>com.packtpub.e4...