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20.2.9 Simplified development of server-side REST applications using Java

API for RESTful Web Services

Java API for RESTful Web Services (JAX-RS) offers a simpler way to develop, consume, and

scale REST applications. It is composed of a collection of interfaces and Java annotations

that simplifies the development process. With the annotations, you can declare resource

classes and the data types they support. It also allows developers to gain access to the

runtime context. Through its extensible framework, it is also possible to integrate custom

content handlers.

20.2.10 IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition Version 7.0

WebSphere Application Server V8.5 supports IBM WebSphere Software Development Kit

(SDK) Java Technology Edition Version 7.0 as a pluggable JDK. Java 6 is installed with the

product and used by default. Java 7 can be optionally installed and enabled using the

managesdk tool. This IBM SDK provides a full-function SDK for Java that is compliant with the

Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) 7 application programming interfaces (APIs). The

SDK contains the Java application

Runtime Environment and other tools that enable

developers to create Java applications.

For more information, refer to the IBM SDK Java Technology Edition V7 Information Center:

http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/java7sdk/v7r0/index.jsp

20.3 Monitored directory support

Simply by dragging and dropping applications into a defined and monitored directory, you can

speed the process of editing, compiling, deploying, debugging, updating, and uninstalling

applications. When an application is moved into the directory, after a defined interval, it is

automatically installed and started. Likewise, if the application is removed from the directory, it

is stopped and uninstalled. If the application or module is moved into the directory again, it is

updated. The supported file types are:

 Enterprise Archive (EAR)

 Web Application Archive (WAR)

 Java Archive (JAR)

 SIP Application Resource (SAR)

More information about Monitored directories is in 23.7.2, “Deploying using the monitored

directory support feature” on page 860.

20.4 Development and deployment tools

This section discusses the development and deployment tools that are available for

WebSphere Application Server V8.5.

20.4.1 IBM Assembly and Deploy Tools for WebSphere Administration

The IBM Assembly and Deploy Tools for WebSphere Administration is targeted to help in the

assembly and deployment of applications only. It does not provide development capabilities.

The IBM Assembly and Deploy Tools have the following key components:

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 Import and validate applications

 Edit deployment descriptors and binding files

 Edit EAR-level configuration (Enhanced EAR)

 Create and debug Jython and wsadmin scripts

 Deploy EJB and web services

 Deploy applications to local or remote WebSphere Application Server V8.5 servers

 Debug applications on WebSphere Application Server V8.5

20.4.2 WebSphere Application Server Developer Tools for Eclipse

The IBM WebSphere Application Server Developer Tools for Eclipse is a lightweight set of

tools for developing, assembling, and deploying Java EE, OSGi, Web 2.0 and mobile

applications. The tool supports WebSphere Application Server V8.5 (including the Liberty

profile), WebSphere Application Server V8.0, and WebSphere Application Server V7.0. In

combination with the WebSphere Application Server V8.5 Liberty profile, this tool provides a

fast and lightweight environment for the rapid development and unit testing of web, Web 2.0,

mobile, and OSGi applications.

For more information, refer to the Information Center at:

http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/radhelp/v9/topic/com.ibm.rad.install.doc/

topics/wdt_overview.html

20.4.3 Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software

Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software offers a more extensive set of tools

that support enterprise development. IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere

Software can be used to design, develop, analyze, test, profile, and deploy high-quality web,

SOA, Java, Java EE, and portal applications.

This product includes the following features:

 Fully-integrated tools and support for IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 through

V8.5

 Tools, including many simple wizards and visual editors, that fully support the Java EE

programming model, including web, Java, web services, and EJB applications

 Code quality, testing, and deployment tools, such as the enhanced runtime analysis to

detect memory leaks or thread locks

 Web 2.0, OSGi, Java Persistence API 2.0, SCA, XML, CEA, portal and web services

development features

 IBM Workload Deployer (cloud) support

 Support for Java 7

 Ant scripting and JUnit testing framework

 WebSphere performance profiling and logging

 Agile development support with tools for refactoring code and unit testing

 Automated tools to manage server instances and server configurations, including

automated creation and submission of wsadmin scripts

 Integration with IBM Rational Team Concert™ and IBM Rational ClearCase® so that

management operations can be performed within the development environment and

increase collaboration and team productivity