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Java API for XML-based RPC

Dale Green

If you're new to the Java API for XML-based RPC ("JAX-RPC"), this chapter is the place to start. After briefly describing JAX-RPC, the chapter shows you how to build a simple Web service and client.

Although it starts with the basics, this chapter does have a few prerequisites. First, you should already be familiar with the Java programming language. You should also know how to install software, set environment variables, edit XML files, and run commands from a terminal window. A basic knowledge of Web servers is helpful, but not required.

Since this material is based on an early access (EA) release, it does not cover the full capabilities of JAX-RPC. If you're interested in learning more about JAX-RPC and its underlying technologies, please see the list of links on the <JAXRPC_HOME>/index.html page of your installation.

In This Chapter

What is JAX-RPC?

A Simple Example: HelloWorld

HelloWorld at Runtime

HelloWorld Files

Overview of Steps

Setting Up

Coding the Service Definition Interface and Implementation Class

Compiling the Service Definition Code

Creating the Configuration File

Generating the Stubs and Ties

Creating the Deployment Descriptor

Packaging the Service Definition

Deploying the Service Definition

Coding the Client

Compiling the Client Code

Running the Client

The Dynamic Invocation Interface

When to Use DII

A DII Client Example

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