Where to locate jasper compiled files (.jasper)-Collection of common programming errors

11 years ago
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What is the better way to locate the jasper compiled files? into the web application or in an external directory?

Personally I think that is better to locate that files in an external directory because I can compile them and update them in the server without restarting it, besides the generated ear file is lighter.

Does anyone have suggestions?

  1. I always use the following template:

    Inside jar: the ones noone can change without a new release.

    Outside jar: those ones that must be configurable for each client.

  2. Its good to put .jasper file outside , but if your system crash or you change your server on some other machine and forget to copy those jasper file , It will give you a big loss.