Dynamically loading/starting plugin without restarting application

[laurentkvb]

Hi, I just came across this plugin framework for Java and it looks promising, well-written and documented. I have to develop an application in Java where plug-ins should be loaded in the application dynamically - while the application is started.

For instance, at the start of the application, you discover and start/enable all the plug-ins that you have installed. Later you find out that there is an update for a certain plug-in. Is it possible to download, install and load the plug-in while running the application?

[decebals]

You can add a new plugin, eventually remove an existed plugin, but you cannot update a plugin (from a version to another version) without to restart the server.

Is it possible to download, install and load the plug-in while running the application? Yes, it's possible (for new plugins).

Maybe you can find more useful information at:

• https://www.slideshare.net/janhoy/solrs-missing-plugin-ecosystem
• https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SOLR-10665 (read the Google Doc whose link is present in description)

[decebals]

Can we close this issue?

[laurentkvb]

Yes, you can close this issue.

Thanks for the information.