Hi, The JPA 2.0 expert group is looking to incorporate Bean Validation (JSR-303). Right now, it looks like we might include it as an optional feature. If a Bean Validation provider is available, then the JPA provider should use it. Otherwise, it is not a requirement.
The RI is being developed by Redhat. There was an Apache Commons sandbox started for a potential Bean Validator provider, but the activity has died off. So, I'm wondering from an OpenJPA and OpenEJB perspective, what should we do? I may be mistaken, but my guess is that the EJB spec is going to contain a similar dependency on Bean Validation. I don't believe the RI will be directly accessible to us via a Maven dependency. Does anybody know of other Bean Validation provider implementations that are in plan? Thoughts, suggestions? Kevin
