jetty/jetty.project

Provide alternative syntax for start.jar --download

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#5969 opened on Feb 11, 2021

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Description

Jetty version 9.4.x

Description Currently, the --download=<arg> command line argument has a syntax in the <arg> with a pipe symbol |. This complicates usage on a command line as it's a special character interpreted by the shell.

Consider an alternative (optional) character that can be used in the <arg> section.

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Tech stack
javashell
Domain
clitooling
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
blocked
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
JavaJetty start.jarCommand line parsing
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
45
Research direction
Examine the current argument parsing for download in the start module. Look for the class handling download options, likely in the 'start' directory. Consider adding a new syntax without pipe characters, while maintaining backward compatibility. Review the comments on the issue for any discussion about alternatives.