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Page Created : FELIX : Describing components Describing components has been created by Clement Escoffier (Apr 15, 2008). Content: Describing your iPOJO components This section describes the different features supported by iPOJO. In fact, this page aims to answer to the following question: _ "What can I write in my iPOJO component descriptor (i.e. the metadata.xml file)?" _ Core features Core features are provided with the iPOJO runtime bundles. You can use it directly, as soon as the iPOJO runtime is deployed. Service Dependencies Service Providing Lifecycle Callbacks Configuration Architecture Lifecycle Controller Extensions Extensions extend the iPOJO model to add some specific functionalities. This is made thanks to the external handler mechanism. So before using one of these features, deploy the attached external handler. iPOJO Event Handler: allows receiving and sending events through the event admin. JMX Handler: allows managing your instances with JMX Extender Pattern Handler: simplify the implementation of extender pattern White Board Pattern Handler: simplify the implementation of a white board patternh1. Describing your components A missing functionality ? iPOJO component model is extensible. So, you can implement your own handler managing you specific requirement. Refer the handler development guide (here) for more details. Overview iPOJO Feature Overview Getting Started iPOJO in 10 minutes iPOJO Hello Word (Maven-Based) tutorial iPOJO Advanced Tutorial Download & Install User Guide Describing components Service Dependencies Service Providing Lifecycle Callbacks Configuration Architecture Lifecycle Controller iPOJO Event Handler JMX Handler Extender Pattern Handler White Board Pattern Handler How to use iPOJO Annotations Advanced Topics FAQ Combining iPOJO and Configuration Admin How to get your bundle context Tools iPOJO Eclipse Plug-in iPOJO Ant Task iPOJO Maven Plug-in iPOJO concepts overview Developer Guide How-to use iPOJO factories How to write your own handler How to use iPOJO Manipulation Metadata iPOJO Hierarchical Composition Overview Misc & Contact Future Ideas Contact Related Works Article & Presentations