Module Structure

A module is a simiple JAR file, normally consisting of the following parts

• Manifest file (manifes.mf)
• Layer file (layer.xml)
• Class files
• Resources like icons, properties bundles, helpsets, etc.

An XML config file (e.g., com-gaileo-netbeans-module.xm) is needed by each module, located outside the JAR file. This is the first file read – i.e., it announces the module to the platform.