Apache projects provide implementations for many open standards. Some of these are reference implementations. A list of implementations is maintained at projects.apache.org.

JCP NOTE¶

Note that the ASF no longer participates directly in the Java Community Process (JCP).
Please see our open letter and FAQ..

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Guides are available for projects that want to get involved with standards processes:

• Java Specification Requests
• The ASF has an officer for W3C Relations

What is a reference implementation?¶

An implementation of an open standard that is accepted by the standards body as canonical.

What standards do Apache projects implement?¶

See this.

How does Apache maintain the list of implemented standards?¶

Apache projects create DOAP files that describe the software and any standards they implement.