Wireshark-bugs: [Wireshark-bugs] [Bug 2613] New: Add explination of built-in vs plugin dissector
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Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:02:31 -0700 (PDT)
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=2613

           Summary: Add explination of built-in vs plugin dissectors to
                    developer's guide
           Product: Wireshark
           Version: SVN
          Platform: All
        OS/Version: All
            Status: NEW
          Severity: Enhancement
          Priority: Low
         Component: Documentation
        AssignedTo: wireshark-bugs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
        ReportedBy: brooss.teambb@xxxxxxxxx


Build Information:

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The developers guide mentions briefly that dissectors can be written as either
build-in or plugin but doesn't explain when each type should be used.

I suggest something like the following be added to the bullet points in 3.9.4.
Code Requirements

o) Submit dissectors as build-in wherever possible.

Developing a new dissector as a plugin is a good idea because compiling is
quicker but its best to convert dissectors to the build-in style before
submitting for checkin. This reduces the number of files that must be installed
with Wireshark and ensures your dissector will be available on all platforms.


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