Describing your iPOJO components

This section describes the different features supported by iPOJO. In fact, this page aims to answer to the following question: "What can I write in my iPOJO component descriptor (i.e. the metadata.xml file)?"

Core features

Core features are provided with the iPOJO runtime bundles. You can use it directly, as soon as the iPOJO runtime is deployed.

Extensions

Extensions extend the iPOJO model to add some specific functionalities. This is made thanks to the external handler mechanism. So before using one of these features, deploy the attached external handler.

iPOJO Event Handler: allows receiving and sending events through the event admin.
JMX Handler: allows managing your instances with JMX
Extender Pattern Handler: simplify the implementation of extender pattern
White Board Pattern Handler: simplify the implementation of a white board patternh1. Describing your components

A missing functionality ?

iPOJO component model is extensible. So, you can implement your own handler managing you specific requirement. Refer the handler development guide (here) for more details.

Describing your iPOJO components

Core features

Extensions

A missing functionality ?

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