=========================================== Apache AXIOM 1.2 Release Note =========================================== http://ws.apache.org/commons/axiom Apache AXIOM is a StAX-based, XML Infoset compliant object model which supports on-demand building of the object tree. It supports a novel "pull-through" model which allows one to turn off the tree building and directly access the underlying pull event stream. It also has built-in support for XML Optimized Packaging (XOP) and MTOM, the combination of which allows XML to carry binary data efficiently and in a transparent manner. The combination of these results in a easy to use API with a very high performant architecture! Initialy developed as part of Apache Axis2, Apache AXIOM (AXIs Object Model) is the core of Apache Axis2. However, it is a pure standalone XML Infoset model with novel features and can be used independently of Apache Axis2. Key Features ============ * Full XML Infoset compliant XML object model * StAX based builders with on-demand building and pull-through * XOP/MTOM support offering direct binary support * Convenient SOAP Infoset API on top of AXIOM * Two implementations included: o Linked list based implementation o W3C DOM supporting implementation * High performant What's New in This Release ========================== * Improved XML serialization * Improved Builder hierarchy * Improved MTOM handling * Numerous bug fixes Thanks for your interest in Apache AXIOM! -The Apache AXIOM Development Team