Instant Osgi Starter

Johan Edstrom · Jamie Goodyear

Jan 2013 · Packt Publishing Ltd

About this eBook

Using a practical approach with explanation where needed, the book will take an in depth look at what OSGi is and what it offers to Java programmers and development standards. "OSGi Starter" is intended for the senior Java programmer whom will be joining OSGi based projects, or for Architects looking to broaden their exposure to OSGi as a beneficial framework and runtime software system.

About the author

Johan Edstrom is an open source software evangelist, Apache developer, and a seasoned architect working with Savoir Technologies. He has created Java architectures for large and scalable, high transaction monitoring, financial, and open source systems. He has worked as a development lead, an infrastructure manager, an IT lead, and a programmer. He has also guided several large companies to succeed in the use of open source software components. Lately, he has been helping some of the world's largest networking companies and medical startups in achieving high availability, scalability, and dynamically adapting SOA systems. Johan divides his time between writing software, mentoring development teams, and teaching people how to use Apache ServiceMix, Camel, CXF, and ActiveMQ effectively and make them scalable for enterprise installations. Johan blogs at http://johan-edstrom.blogspot.com/. Jamie Goodyear is an Apache developer and computer systems analyst working with Savoir Technologies. He has designed and critiqued architectures for large organizations worldwide. He has worked as a systems administrator, a software quality assurance tester, and a senior software developer. He has attained the committer status on Apache Karaf, ServiceMix, and Felix, and is a Project Management Committee member for Apache Karaf. Jamie divides his time between providing high-level reviews of architectures, helping to grow the Apache Karaf community, and teaching developers about the Apache Way. Jamie blogs at http://icodebythesea.blogspot.com/.