6. Java API for XML Registries
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Java API for XML
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Java API for XML Registries (JAXR) provides a uniform and standard
Java API for accessing various kinds of XML registries.
After providing a brief overview of JAXR, this chapter describes how to imple-
ment a JAXR client to publish an organization and its web services to a registry
and to query a registry to find organizations and services. Finally, it explains how
to run the examples provided with this tutorial and offers links to more informa-
tion on JAXR.
Overview of JAXR
This section provides a brief overview of JAXR. It covers the following topics:
· What is a registry?
· What is JAXR?
· JAXR architecture
What Is a Registry?
An XML registry is an infrastructure that enables the building, deployment, and
discovery of web services. It is a neutral third party that facilitates dynamic and
