How can we best read from the Rascal boot directory?

[PaulKlint]

In order to create a stable an usable bootstrapped compiler we need a stable and accessible location for the compiled version and of all other tools we need. I have already created the following:

• a directory boot in the Racal project (at the top level); it will contain essential boot files in a proper directory structure
• a module lang::rascal::boot::Kernel that provides the essential interface and imports

My question: How can we best read from the boot directory?

One possibility is to create a new schema `boot'.

Any other suggestions?

[DavyLandman]

I think the boot scheme is comparable to the std scheme. So that might be a reasonable solution.

[jurgenvinju]

👍

[DavyLandman]

I think you'll need to change build.properties to make sure the folder is included in the output. Not sure if that is enough for maven.

[PaulKlint]

Maybe I will ask an expert to implement the boot scheme ;-)

Volunteers?

[DavyLandman]

I think a look at: StandardLibraryURIResolver would inspire you ;) I expect the path to be /boot/ :)

Just remember to add the new resolver to resolvers.config file