VRaptor4 - Java 8 plugin

#VRaptor - Java 8 plugin

Java 8 features for VRaptor 4 like:

• Java Parameter names with no external libraries;
• Support for java.time classes;

For a quick start, you can use this snippet in your maven POM:

<dependency>
    <groupId>br.com.caelum.vraptor</groupId>
    <artifactId>vraptor-java8</artifactId>
    <version>4.0.0.Final</version> <!--or the latest version-->
</dependency>

##How to alow parameter discovery

To allow parameter discovery you need to add the parameter -parameters in your compiler.

Using maven

If you are using Maven you must add this option to your compiler plugin:

<plugin>
	<groupId>org.apache.maven.plugins</groupId>
	<artifactId>maven-compiler-plugin</artifactId>
	<configuration>
		<source>1.8</source>
		<target>1.8</target>
		<compilerArguments>
			<parameters />
		</compilerArguments>
	</configuration>
</plugin>

Using eclipse

If you are using eclipse, check the box 'Store information about method parameters' at Preferences > Compiler options