Chapter 15. InfoBus

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The InfoBus enables dynamic exchange of data between two or more JavaBeans. It does this by defining a small number of interfaces that are used between cooperating beans. The InfoBus also defines the protocol for use of those interfaces. These protocols are based on a notion of an information bus, hence the name "InfoBus." All components that implement these interfaces can exchange information with any other InfoBus-enabled component in a structured manner. Simple items such as strings and numbers, as well as complex items such as lists, arrays, and tables, can all be passed via the InfoBus. ...

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