Developers' Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: I need a development environment or IDE.
A: IS&T no longer has an enterprise MyEclipse license. Various documentation for configuring Eclipse and NetBeans exists in wikis.mit.edu. Email map-support@mit.edu if you have specific configuration questions for these.

Q: What APIs, packages or other tools are available?
A: IS&T provides secure web services and single sign-on for access to authentication and authorization of users. Email map-support@mit.edu
A: IS&T provides a standardized Java framework based around Struts, Spring, and Hibernate, with Maven access. Email map-support@mit.edu
A: IS&T is developing support for PHP/Drupal. Support plan TBD.

Q: How do I manage my source?
A: IS&T currently only provides a Subversion repository and other code-management tools for our staff and affiliates. We can provide assistance with a local Subversion installation. Email map-support@mit.edu.

Q: What kind of application server should I use?
A: IS&T supports a standard web-application server environments for Java. We are developing a PHP/Drupal configuration. Email map-support@mit.edu.
A: IS&T can provide support for MySQL database installations for an IS&T-hosted environment. Email map-support@mit.edu.
A: IS&T provides virtual and physical hosting environments. With these you can build applications that have access to many of our integrated services. Email ops@mit.edu.

Q: How can I access institute data for use in my department's applications?
A: There are many ways but most useful enterprise data is stored in IS&T Data Warehouse. IS&T can help you choose the right solution based on what you are trying to do. Email map-support@mit.edu

Q: How can I manage my development projects?
A: IS&T supports a central installation of the Request Tracker issue-tracking system at help.mit.edu (note: info on getting a queue here).
A: MIT is using the Jira bug-tracking system internally and we are evaluating it viability for the enterprise or as a standalone installation we can help you build. If you would like a Jira project, send mail to jia-admin at MIT.