Suggesting a patch for the pom files concerning tests

[pgrt]

Hello,

While building with Maven 3.6, I encountered issues related to the type test-jar in the pom files. Replaging those type lines with tests solved the issue. You may find my patch proposal enclosed.

All the best,
Pierre

managing_test_dependency.txt

[mtommila]

What issues does using the dependency type test-jar cause? I fail to understand how it would be more correct to use <classifier>tests</classifier> instead of <type>test-jar</type>?

[pgrt]

Hello,

My build was attempted within the automated Maven workflow in Debian, with the aim of packaging apfloat for Debian. By using <type>test-jar</type>, the submodules could not load the test jar and the issue was solved by using the classifier approach instead.
But if you don't meet this issue, I guess it is specific to the Debian packaging workflow and the patch I have written should not be used outside. The issue can thus be closed.

Best,
Pierre