The Apache Commons JPath Component

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[Introduction][Dependencies][Release Info][Committers][Action Items]

1. INTRODUCTION

The JPath Component contains a set of Java classes that provide static utility methods useful in manipulating Java classes that conform to the JavaBeans Specification naming patterns for bean properties in a dynamic fashion using the XPath syntax.

An innovative and unique feature of this component is the unification of reference syntax between DOM and Java.

2. DEPENDENCIES

The JPath component is dependent upon the following external components for development and use:

Java Development Kit (Version 1.2 or later)
JAXP (Version 1.2 or later)
Apache Xalan-J (Version 2.0 or later)
JUnit Testing Framework (Version 3.2 or later) - for unit tests only, not required for deployment

3. RELEASE INFO

Current Release: Unreleased, SVN repository Only

Planned Next Release: Version 1.0, by July 1, 2001. See the Action Items list for tasks that need to be completed prior to this release.

4. COMMITTERS

The following individuals are the primary developers and maintainers of this component. Developers who plan to use JPath in their own projects are encouraged to collaborate on the future development of this component to ensure that it continues to meet a variety of needs.

5. ACTION ITEMS

The following action items need to be completed prior to a Version 1.0 release of this component:

Action Item	Volunteer
Install / Use Documentation. Create simple installation and User's Guide documentation for this component.