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OSGi in Action
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OSGi in Action

by David Savage, Karl Pauls, Richard Hall, Stuart McCulloch
April 2011
Intermediate to advanced
576 pages
20h 32m
English
Manning Publications

Overview

OSGi is a Java-based framework for creating applications as a set of interconnected modules. OSGi lets you install, start, stop, update, or uninstall modules at execution time without taking down your entire system. It's the backbone of the Eclipse plugin system, as well as many Java EE containers, such as GlassFish, Geronimo, and WebSphere.

OSGi in Action provides a clear introduction to OSGi concepts with examples that are relevant both for architects and developers. You'll start with the central ideas of OSGi: bundles, module lifecycles, and interaction among application components. With the core concepts well in hand, you'll explore numerous application scenarios and techniques. You'll learn how to migrate legacy systems to OSGi and how to test, debug, and manage applications.



About the Technology

OSGi is a Java-based framework for creating applications as a set of interconnected modules. OSGi lets you install, start, stop, update, or uninstall modules at execution time without taking down your entire system. It's the backbone of the Eclipse plugin system, as well as many Java EE containers, such as GlassFish, Geronimo, and WebSphere.



About the Book


What's Inside
  • Core ideas of OSGi
  • Vocabulary, tools, and strategies
  • Applying OSGi


About the Reader

This book assumes readers with a working knowledge of Java, but requires no previous exposure to OSGi.



About the Authors

Richard S. Hall, Karl Pauls, Stuart McCulloch, and David Savage are all respected Java developers and committers on the Apache Felix OSGi implementation.



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"An impressive book."
- Peter Kriens, OSGi Technical Director

"A lucid explanation of an intricate topic."
- John S. Griffin, Overstock.com

"Easy to read...explains everything you need to know."
- Jason Lee, Oracle

"Straight from the experts."
- Erik Van Oosten, JTeam

"Hit the ground running with this book."
- David Dossot, Coauthor of Mule in Action

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