Editing pass for the integration and languages chapters.
I edited for spelling, puncutation, grammar, usage, and corporate voice. I also added a bunch of cross-references and links to the Javadoc.
I also corrected the rendering problems that I had accidentally created in previous commits (because I was adjusting headings and adding callouts to listings.
@ -6805,12 +6805,13 @@ preamble of the XML configuration file. The following example shows how to do so
@@ -6805,12 +6805,13 @@ preamble of the XML configuration file. The following example shows how to do so
@ -11,15 +9,16 @@ This part of the appendix lists XML schemas related to integration technologies.
@@ -11,15 +9,16 @@ This part of the appendix lists XML schemas related to integration technologies.
[[xsd-schemas-jee]]
=== The jee schema
=== The `jee` Schema
The `jee` tags deal with Java EE (Java Enterprise Edition)-related configuration issues,
The `jee` elements deal with issues related to Java EE (Java Enterprise Edition) configuration,
such as looking up a JNDI object and defining EJB references.
To use the tags in the `jee` schema, you need to have the following preamble at the top
of your Spring XML configuration file; the text in the following snippet references the
correct schema so that the tags in the `jee` namespace are available to you.
To use the elements in the `jee` schema, you need to have the following preamble at the top
of your Spring XML configuration file. The text in the following snippet references the
correct schema so that the elements in the `jee` namespace are available to you:
====
[source,xml,indent=0]
[subs="verbatim,quotes"]
----
@ -28,17 +27,22 @@ correct schema so that the tags in the `jee` namespace are available to you.
@@ -28,17 +27,22 @@ correct schema so that the tags in the `jee` namespace are available to you.
The `cache` tags can be used to enable support for Spring's `@CacheEvict`, `@CachePut`
You can use the `cache` elements to enable support for Spring's `@CacheEvict`, `@CachePut`,
and `@Caching` annotations. It it also supports declarative XML-based caching. See
<<integration.adoc#cache-annotation-enable,Enable caching annotations>> and
<<integration.adoc#cache-declarative-xml,Declarative XML-based caching>> for details.
<<integration.adoc#cache-annotation-enable,Enabling Caching Annotations>> and
<<integration.adoc#cache-declarative-xml,Declarative XML-based Caching>> for details.
To use the tags in the `cache` schema, you need to have the following preamble at the
top of your Spring XML configuration file; the text in the following snippet references
the correct schema so that the tags in the `cache` namespace are available to you.
To use the elements in the `cache` schema, you need to have the following preamble at the
top of your Spring XML configuration file. The text in the following snippet references
the correct schema so that the elements in the `cache` namespace are available to you:
====
[source,xml,indent=0]
[subs="verbatim,quotes"]
----
@ -319,3 +370,4 @@ the correct schema so that the tags in the `cache` namespace are available to yo
@@ -319,3 +370,4 @@ the correct schema so that the tags in the `cache` namespace are available to yo
Spring 2.0 introduces comprehensive support for using classes and objects that have been
defined using a dynamic language (such as JRuby) with Spring. This support allows you to
write any number of classes in a supported dynamic language, and have the Spring
container transparently instantiate, configure and dependency inject the resulting
Spring 2.0 introduced comprehensive support for using classes and objects that have been
defined by using a dynamic language (such as JRuby) with Spring. This support lets you
write any number of classes in a supported dynamic language and have the Spring
container transparently instantiate, configure, and dependency inject the resulting
objects.
The dynamic languages currently supported are:
Spring currently supports the following dynamic languages:
* JRuby 1.5+
* Groovy 1.8+
@ -20,32 +15,34 @@ The dynamic languages currently supported are:
@@ -20,32 +15,34 @@ The dynamic languages currently supported are:
.Why only these languages?
****
The supported languages were chosen because __a)__ the languages have a lot of traction in
the Java enterprise community, __b)__ no requests were made for other languages at the time
that this support was added, and __c)__ the Spring developers were most familiar with
them.
We chose to support these languages because:
* The languages have a lot of traction in the Java enterprise community.
* No requests were made for other languages at the time that this support was added
* The Spring developers were most familiar with them.
****
Fully working examples of where this dynamic language support can be immediately useful
are described in <<dynamic-language-scenarios>>.
You can find fully working examples of where this dynamic language support can be immediately useful
in <<dynamic-language-scenarios>>.
[[dynamic-language-a-first-example]]
== A first example
== A First Example
This bulk of this chapter is concerned with describing the dynamic language support in
The bulk of this chapter is concerned with describing the dynamic language support in
detail. Before diving into all of the ins and outs of the dynamic language support,
let's look at a quick example of a bean defined in a dynamic language. The dynamic
language for this first bean is Groovy (the basis of this example was taken from the
Spring test suite, so if you want to see equivalent examples in any of the other
we look at a quick example of a bean defined in a dynamic language. The dynamic
language for this first bean is Groovy. (The basis of this example was taken from the
Spring test suite. If you want to see equivalent examples in any of the other
supported languages, take a look at the source code).
Find below the `Messenger` interface that the Groovy bean is going to be implementing,
and note that this interface is defined in plain Java. Dependent objects that are
injected with a reference to the `Messenger` won't know that the underlying
implementation is a Groovy script.
The next example shows the `Messenger` interface, which the Groovy bean is going to implement.
Note that this interface is defined in plain Java. Dependent objects that are
injected with a reference to the `Messenger` do not know that the underlying
implementation is a Groovy script. The following listing shows the `Messenger` interface:
====
[source,java,indent=0]
[subs="verbatim,quotes"]
----
@ -57,9 +54,11 @@ implementation is a Groovy script.
@@ -57,9 +54,11 @@ implementation is a Groovy script.
}
----
====
Here is the definition of a class that has a dependency on the `Messenger` interface.
The following example defines a class that has a dependency on the `Messenger` interface:
====
[source,java,indent=0]
[subs="verbatim,quotes"]
----
@ -79,9 +78,11 @@ Here is the definition of a class that has a dependency on the `Messenger` inter
@@ -79,9 +78,11 @@ Here is the definition of a class that has a dependency on the `Messenger` inter
}
----
====
Here is an implementation of the `Messenger` interface in Groovy.
The following example implements the `Messenger` interface in Groovy:
====
[source,java,indent=0]
[subs="verbatim,quotes"]
----
@ -98,16 +99,13 @@ Here is an implementation of the `Messenger` interface in Groovy.
@@ -98,16 +99,13 @@ Here is an implementation of the `Messenger` interface in Groovy.
}
----
Finally, here are the bean definitions that will effect the injection of the
Groovy-defined `Messenger` implementation into an instance of the
`DefaultBookingService` class.
====
[NOTE]
====
To use the custom dynamic language tags to define dynamic-language-backed beans, you
need to have the XML Schema preamble at the top of your Spring XML configuration file.
You also need to be using a Spring `ApplicationContext` implementation as your IoC
You also need to use a Spring `ApplicationContext` implementation as your IoC
container. Using the dynamic-language-backed beans with a plain `BeanFactory`
implementation is supported, but you have to manage the plumbing of the Spring internals
to do so.
@ -116,6 +114,11 @@ For more information on schema-based configuration, see <<appendix.adoc#xsd-conf
@@ -116,6 +114,11 @@ For more information on schema-based configuration, see <<appendix.adoc#xsd-conf
XML Schema-based configuration>>.
====
Finally, the following example shows the bean definitions that effect the injection of the
Groovy-defined `Messenger` implementation into an instance of the
`DefaultBookingService` class:
====
[source,xml,indent=0]
[subs="verbatim,quotes"]
----
@ -138,60 +141,64 @@ XML Schema-based configuration>>.
@@ -138,60 +141,64 @@ XML Schema-based configuration>>.
</beans>
----
====
The `bookingService` bean (a `DefaultBookingService`) can now use its private
`messenger` member variable as normal because the `Messenger` instance that was injected
into it __is__ a `Messenger` instance. There is nothing special going on here, just
`messenger` member variable as normal, because the `Messenger` instance that was injected
into it is a `Messenger` instance. There is nothing special going on here -- just
plain Java and plain Groovy.
Hopefully the above XML snippet is self-explanatory, but don't worry unduly if it isn't.
Keep reading for the in-depth detail on the whys and wherefores of the above
Hopefully, the preceding XML snippet is self-explanatory, but do not worry unduly if it is not.
Keep reading for the in-depth detail on the whys and wherefores of the preceding
configuration.
[[dynamic-language-beans]]
== Defining beans that are backed by dynamic languages
== Defining Beans that Are Backed by Dynamic Languages
This section describes exactly how you define Springmanaged beans in any of the
This section describes exactly how you define Spring-managed beans in any of the
supported dynamic languages.
Please note that this chapter does not attempt to explain the syntax and idioms of the
Note that this chapter does not attempt to explain the syntax and idioms of the
supported dynamic languages. For example, if you want to use Groovy to write certain of
the classes in your application, then the assumption is that you already know Groovy. If
you need further details about the dynamic languages themselves, please
consult <<dynamic-language-resources>> at the end of this chapter.
the classes in your application, we assume that you already know Groovy. If
you need further details about the dynamic languages themselves, see
<<dynamic-language-resources>> at the end of this chapter.
[[dynamic-language-beans-concepts]]
=== Common concepts
=== Common Concepts
The steps involved in using dynamic-language-backed beans are as follows:
* Write the test for the dynamic language source code (naturally)
* __Then__ write the dynamic language source code itself :)
* Define your dynamic-language-backed beans using the appropriate `<lang:language/>`
element in the XML configuration (you can of course define such beans programmatically
using the Spring API - although you will have to consult the source code for
directions on how to do this as this type of advanced configuration is not covered in
this chapter). Note this is an iterative step. You will need at least one bean
definition per dynamic language source file (although the same dynamic language source
file can of course be referenced by multiple bean definitions).
. Write the test for the dynamic language source code (naturally).
. Then write the dynamic language source code itself.
. Define your dynamic-language-backed beans by using the appropriate `<lang:language/>`
element in the XML configuration (you can define such beans programmatically by
using the Spring API, although you will have to consult the source code for
directions on how to do this, as this chapter does not cover this type of advanced configuration).
Note that this is an iterative step. You need at least one bean
definition for each dynamic language source file (although multiple bean definitions can reference the same dynamic language source
file).
The first two steps (testing and writing your dynamic language source files) are beyond
the scope of this chapter. Refer to the language specification and / or reference manual
the scope of this chapter. See the language specification and reference manual
for your chosen dynamic language and crack on with developing your dynamic language
source files. You __will__ first want to read the rest of this chapter though, as
source files. You first want to read the rest of this chapter, though, as
Spring's dynamic language support does make some (small) assumptions about the contents
The final step involves defining dynamic-language-backed bean definitions, one for each
The final step in the list in the <<dynamic-language-beans-concepts,preceding section>> involves defining dynamic-language-backed bean definitions, one for each
bean that you want to configure (this is no different from normal JavaBean
configuration). However, instead of specifying the fully qualified classname of the
class that is to be instantiated and configured by the container, you use the
class that is to be instantiated and configured by the container, you can use the
`<lang:language/>` element to define the dynamic language-backed bean.
Each of the supported languages has a corresponding `<lang:language/>` element:
@ -202,42 +209,42 @@ Each of the supported languages has a corresponding `<lang:language/>` element:
@@ -202,42 +209,42 @@ Each of the supported languages has a corresponding `<lang:language/>` element:
The exact attributes and child elements that are available for configuration depends on
exactly which language the bean has been defined in (the language-specific sections
below provide the full lowdown on this).
later in this chapter detail this).
[[dynamic-language-refreshable-beans]]
==== Refreshable beans
==== Refreshable Beans
One of the (if not __the__) most compelling value adds of the dynamic language support
in Spring is the__'refreshable bean'__ feature.
One of the (and perhaps the single) most compelling value adds of the dynamic language support
in Spring is the "`refreshable bean`" feature.
A refreshable bean is a dynamic-language-backed bean that with a small amount of
A refreshable bean is a dynamic-language-backed bean. With a small amount of
configuration, a dynamic-language-backed bean can monitor changes in its underlying
source file resource, and then reload itself when the dynamic language source file is
changed (for example when a developer edits and saves changes to the file on the
filesystem).
source file resource and then reload itself when the dynamic language source file is
changed (for example, when you edit and save changes to the file on the
filesystem).
This allows a developer to deploy any number of dynamic language source files as part of
This lets you deploy any number of dynamic language source files as part of
an application, configure the Spring container to create beans backed by dynamic
language source files (using the mechanisms described in this chapter), and then later,
as requirements change or some other external factor comes into play, simply edit a
dynamic language source file and have any change they make reflected in the bean that is
language source files (using the mechanisms described in this chapter), and (later,
as requirements change or some other external factor comes into play) edit a
dynamic language source file and have any change they make be reflected in the bean that is
backed by the changed dynamic language source file. There is no need to shut down a
running application (or redeploy in the case of a web application). The
dynamic-language-backed bean so amended will pick up the new state and logic from the
dynamic-language-backed bean so amended picks up the new state and logic from the
changed dynamic language source file.
[NOTE]
====
Please note that this feature is __off__ by default.
====
NOTE: This feature is off by default.
Let's take a look at an example to see just how easy it is to start using refreshable
beans. To __turn on__ the refreshable beans feature, you simply have to specify exactly
__one__ additional attribute on the `<lang:language/>` element of your bean definition.
So if we stick with <<dynamic-language-a-first-example,the example>> from earlier in this
chapter, here's what we would change in the Spring XML configuration to effect
Now we can take a look at an example to see how easy it is to start using refreshable
beans. To turn on the refreshable beans feature, you have to specify exactly
one additional attribute on the `<lang:language/>` element of your bean definition.
So, if we stick with <<dynamic-language-a-first-example,the example>> from earlier in this
chapter, the following example shows what we would change in the Spring XML configuration to effect
That really is all you have to do. The `'refresh-check-delay'` attribute defined on the
`'messenger'` bean definition is the number of milliseconds after which the bean will be
That really is all you have to do. The `refresh-check-delay` attribute defined on the
`messenger` bean definition is the number of milliseconds after which the bean is
refreshed with any changes made to the underlying dynamic language source file. You can
turn off the refresh behavior by assigning a negative value to the
`'refresh-check-delay'` attribute. Remember that, by default, the refresh behavior is
disabled. If you don't want the refresh behavior, then simply don't define the attribute.
If we then run the following application we can exercise the refreshable feature; please
do excuse the __'jumping-through-hoops-to-pause-the-execution'__ shenanigans in this
next slice of code. The `System.in.read()` call is only there so that the execution of
the program pauses while I (the author) go off and edit the underlying dynamic language
source file so that the refresh will trigger on the dynamic-language-backed bean when
`refresh-check-delay` attribute. Remember that, by default, the refresh behavior is
disabled. If you do not want the refresh behavior, do not define the attribute.
If we then run the following application, we can exercise the refreshable feature (Please
do excuse the "`jumping-through-hoops-to-pause-the-execution`" shenanigans in this
next slice of code.) The `System.in.read()` call is only there so that the execution of
the program pauses while you (the developer in this scenario) go off and edit the underlying dynamic language
source file so that the refresh triggers on the dynamic-language-backed bean when
the program resumes execution.
The following listing shows this sample application:
====
[source,java,indent=0]
[subs="verbatim,quotes"]
----
@ -290,12 +301,14 @@ the program resumes execution.
@@ -290,12 +301,14 @@ the program resumes execution.
}
}
----
====
Let's assume then, for the purposes of this example, that all calls to the
Assume then, for the purposes of this example, that all calls to the
`getMessage()` method of `Messenger` implementations have to be changed such that the
message is surrounded by quotes. Below are the changes that I (the author) make to the
`Messenger.groovy` source file when the execution of the program is paused.
message is surrounded by quotation marks. The following listing shows the changes that you (the developer) should make to the
`Messenger.groovy` source file when the execution of the program is paused:
====
[source,java,indent=0]
[subs="verbatim,quotes"]
----
@ -315,38 +328,42 @@ message is surrounded by quotes. Below are the changes that I (the author) make
@@ -315,38 +328,42 @@ message is surrounded by quotes. Below are the changes that I (the author) make
}
}
----
====
When the program executes, the output before the input pause will be __I Can Do The
Frug__. After the change to the source file is made and saved, and the program resumes
When the program runs, the output before the input pause will be `I Can Do The
Frug`. After the change to the source file is made and saved and the program resumes
execution, the result of calling the `getMessage()` method on the
dynamic-language-backed `Messenger` implementation will be __'I Can Do The Frug'__
(notice the inclusion of the additional quotes).
dynamic-language-backed `Messenger` implementation is `'I Can Do The Frug'`
(notice the inclusion of the additional quotation marks).
It is important to understand that changes to a script will __not__ trigger a refresh if
the changes occur within the window of the `'refresh-check-delay'` value. It is equally
important to understand that changes to the script are __not__ actually 'picked up' until
Changes to a script do not trigger a refresh if
the changes occur within the window of the `refresh-check-delay` value.
Changes to the script are not actually picked up until
a method is called on the dynamic-language-backed bean. It is only when a method is
called on a dynamic-language-backed bean that it checks to see if its underlying script
source has changed. Any exceptions relating to refreshing the script (such as
encountering a compilation error, or finding that the script file has been deleted) will
result in a __fatal__ exception being propagated to the calling code.
The refreshable bean behavior described above does __not__ apply to dynamic language
source files defined using the `<lang:inline-script/>` element notation (see
<<dynamic-language-beans-inline>>). Additionally, it __only__ applies to beans where
changes to the underlying source file can actually be detected; for example, by code
source has changed. Any exceptions that relate to refreshing the script (such as
encountering a compilation error or finding that the script file has been deleted)
results in a fatal exception being propagated to the calling code.
The refreshable bean behavior described earlier does not apply to dynamic language
source files defined with the `<lang:inline-script/>` element notation (see
<<dynamic-language-beans-inline>>). Additionally, it applies only to beans where
changes to the underlying source file can actually be detected (for example, by code
that checks the last modified date of a dynamic language source file that exists on the
filesystem.
file system).
[[dynamic-language-beans-inline]]
==== Inline dynamic language source files
==== Inline Dynamic Language Source Files
The dynamic language support can also cater for dynamic language source files that are
The dynamic language support can also cater to dynamic language source files that are
embedded directly in Spring bean definitions. More specifically, the
`<lang:inline-script/>` element allows you to define dynamic language source immediately
inside a Spring configuration file. An example will perhaps make the inline script
feature crystal clear:
`<lang:inline-script/>` element lets you define dynamic language source immediately
inside a Spring configuration file. An example might clarify how the inline script
<lang:property name="message" value="I Can Do The Frug" />
</lang:groovy>
----
====
If we put to one side the issues surrounding whether it is good practice to define
dynamic language source inside a Spring configuration file, the `<lang:inline-script/>`
@ -373,16 +391,20 @@ Spring `Validator` implementation to a Spring MVC `Controller`. This is but a mo
@@ -373,16 +391,20 @@ Spring `Validator` implementation to a Spring MVC `Controller`. This is but a mo
work using inline source. (See <<dynamic-language-scenarios-validators>> for such an
example.)
[[dynamic-language-beans-ctor-injection]]
==== Understanding Constructor Injection in the context of dynamic-language-backed beans
==== Understanding Constructor Injection in the Context of Dynamic-language-backed Beans
There is one __very__ important thing to be aware of with regard to Spring's dynamic
language support. Namely, it is not (currently) possible to supply constructor arguments
to dynamic-language-backed beans (and hence constructor-injection is not available for
There is one very important thing to be aware of with regard to Spring's dynamic
language support. Namely, you can not (currently) supply constructor arguments
to dynamic-language-backed beans (and, hence, constructor-injection is not available for
dynamic-language-backed beans). In the interests of making this special handling of
constructors and properties 100% clear, the following mixture of code and configuration
will __not__ work.
does not work:
.An approach that cannot work
====
[source,java,indent=0]
[subs="verbatim,quotes"]
----
@ -421,36 +443,41 @@ will __not__ work.
@@ -421,36 +443,41 @@ will __not__ work.
</lang>
----
====
In practice this limitation is not as significant as it first appears since setter
In practice this limitation is not as significant as it first appears, since setter
injection is the injection style favored by the overwhelming majority of developers
anyway (let's leave the discussion as to whether that is a good thing to another day).
(we leave the discussion as to whether that is a good thing to another day).
[[dynamic-language-beans-groovy]]
=== Groovy beans
=== Groovy Beans
This section describes how to use beans defined in Groovy in Spring.
.The Groovy library dependencies
****
The Groovy scripting support in Spring requires the following libraries to be on the
classpath of your application.
classpath of your application:
* `groovy-1.8.jar`
* `asm-3.2.jar`
* `antlr-2.7.7.jar`
****
From the Groovy homepage...
The Groovy homepage includes the following description:
"__Groovy is an agile dynamic language for the Java 2 Platform that has many of the
"`Groovy is an agile dynamic language for the Java 2 Platform that has many of the
features that people like so much in languages like Python, Ruby and Smalltalk, making
them available to Java developers using a Java-like syntax. __"
them available to Java developers using a Java-like syntax.`"
If you have read this chapter straight from the top, you will already have
If you have read this chapter straight from the top, you have already
<<dynamic-language-a-first-example,seen an example>> of a Groovy-dynamic-language-backed
bean. Let's look at another example (again using an example from the Spring test suite).
bean. Now consider another example (again using an example from the Spring test suite):
====
[source,java,indent=0]
[subs="verbatim,quotes"]
----
@ -462,9 +489,11 @@ bean. Let's look at another example (again using an example from the Spring test
@@ -462,9 +489,11 @@ bean. Let's look at another example (again using an example from the Spring test
}
----
====
Here is an implementation of the `Calculator` interface in Groovy.
The following example implements the `Calculator` interface in Groovy:
====
[source,groovy,indent=0]
[subs="verbatim,quotes"]
----
@ -479,7 +508,11 @@ Here is an implementation of the `Calculator` interface in Groovy.
@@ -479,7 +508,11 @@ Here is an implementation of the `Calculator` interface in Groovy.
}
----
====
The following bean definition uses the calculator defined in Groovy:
====
[source,xml,indent=0]
[subs="verbatim,quotes"]
----
@ -488,9 +521,11 @@ Here is an implementation of the `Calculator` interface in Groovy.
@@ -488,9 +521,11 @@ Here is an implementation of the `Calculator` interface in Groovy.
Lastly, here is a small application to exercise the above configuration.
Finally, the following small application exercises the preceding configuration:
====
[source,java,indent=0]
[subs="verbatim,quotes"]
----
@ -508,25 +543,30 @@ Lastly, here is a small application to exercise the above configuration.
@@ -508,25 +543,30 @@ Lastly, here is a small application to exercise the above configuration.
}
}
----
====
The resulting output from running the above program will be (unsurprisingly) __10__.
(Exciting example, huh? Remember that the intent is to illustrate the concept. Please
consult the dynamic language showcase project for a more complex example, or indeed
The resulting output from running the above program is (unsurprisingly) `10`.
(For more interesting examples,
see the dynamic language showcase project for a more complex example or see the examples
<<dynamic-language-scenarios>> later in this chapter).
It is important that you __do not__ define more than one class per Groovy source file.
While this is perfectly legal in Groovy, it is (arguably) a bad practice: in the
interests of a consistent approach, you should (in the opinion of this author) respect
You must not define more than one class per Groovy source file.
While this is perfectly legal in Groovy, it is (arguably) a bad practice. In the
interests of a consistent approach, you should (in the opinion of the Spring team) respect
the standard Java conventions of one (public) class per source file.
[[dynamic-language-beans-groovy-customizer]]
==== Customizing Groovy objects via a callback
==== Customizing Groovy Objects by Using a Callback
The `GroovyObjectCustomizer` interface is a callback that allows you to hook additional
The `GroovyObjectCustomizer` interface is a callback that lets you hook additional
creation logic into the process of creating a Groovy-backed bean. For example,
implementations of this interface could invoke any required initialization method(s), or
set some default property values, or specify a custom `MetaClass`.
implementations of this interface could invoke any required initialization methods,
set some default property values, or specify a custom `MetaClass`. The following listing
shows the `GroovyObjectCustomizer` interface definition:
====
[source,java,indent=0]
[subs="verbatim,quotes"]
----
@ -535,13 +575,15 @@ set some default property values, or specify a custom `MetaClass`.
@@ -535,13 +575,15 @@ set some default property values, or specify a custom `MetaClass`.
void customize(GroovyObject goo);
}
----
====
The Spring Framework will instantiate an instance of your Groovy-backed bean, and will
then pass the created `GroovyObject` to the specified `GroovyObjectCustomizer` if one
has been defined. You can do whatever you like with the supplied `GroovyObject`
reference: it is expected that the setting of a custom `MetaClass` is what most folks
will want to do with this callback, and you can see an example of doing that below.
The Spring Framework instantiates an instance of your Groovy-backed bean and
then passes the created `GroovyObject` to the specified `GroovyObjectCustomizer` (if one
has been defined). You can do whatever you like with the supplied `GroovyObject`
reference. We expect that most people want to set a custom `MetaClass` with this callback,
and the following example shows how to do so:
====
[source,java,indent=0]
[subs="verbatim,quotes"]
----
@ -561,12 +603,15 @@ will want to do with this callback, and you can see an example of doing that bel
@@ -561,12 +603,15 @@ will want to do with this callback, and you can see an example of doing that bel
}
----
====
A full discussion of meta-programming in Groovy is beyond the scope of the Spring
reference manual. Consult the relevant section of the Groovy reference manual, or do a
search online: there are plenty of articles concerning this topic. Actually making use
of a `GroovyObjectCustomizer` is easy if you are using the Spring namespace support.
reference manual. See the relevant section of the Groovy reference manual or do a
search online. Plenty of articles address this topic. Actually, making use
of a `GroovyObjectCustomizer` is easy if you use the Spring namespace support, as the
following example shows:
====
[source,xml,indent=0]
[subs="verbatim,quotes"]
----
@ -578,10 +623,12 @@ of a `GroovyObjectCustomizer` is easy if you are using the Spring namespace supp
@@ -578,10 +623,12 @@ of a `GroovyObjectCustomizer` is easy if you are using the Spring namespace supp
If you are not using the Spring namespace support, you can still use the
`GroovyObjectCustomizer` functionality.
If you do not use the Spring namespace support, you can still use the
`GroovyObjectCustomizer` functionality, as the following example shows:
====
[source,xml,indent=0]
[subs="verbatim,quotes"]
----
@ -595,47 +642,49 @@ If you are not using the Spring namespace support, you can still use the
@@ -595,47 +642,49 @@ If you are not using the Spring namespace support, you can still use the
As of Spring Framework 4.3.3, you may also specify a Groovy `CompilationCustomizer`
NOTE: As of Spring Framework 4.3.3, you may also specify a Groovy `CompilationCustomizer`
(such as an `ImportCustomizer`) or even a full Groovy `CompilerConfiguration` object
in the same place as Spring's `GroovyObjectCustomizer`.
====
[[dynamic-language-beans-bsh]]
=== BeanShell beans
=== BeanShell Beans
This section describes how to use BeanShell beans in Spring.
.The BeanShell library dependencies
****
The BeanShell scripting support in Spring requires the following libraries to be on the
classpath of your application.
classpath of your application:
* `bsh-2.0b4.jar`
****
From the BeanShell homepage...
The BeanShell homepage includes the following description: {JB}
"__BeanShell is a small, free, embeddable Java source interpreter with dynamic language
"`BeanShell is a small, free, embeddable Java source interpreter with dynamic language
features, written in Java. BeanShell dynamically executes standard Java syntax and
extends it with common scripting conveniences such as loose types, commands, and method
closures like those in Perl and JavaScript.__"
closures like those in Perl and JavaScript.`"
In contrast to Groovy, BeanShell-backed bean definitions require some (small) additional
configuration. The implementation of the BeanShell dynamic language support in Spring is
interesting in that what happens is this: Spring creates a JDK dynamic proxy
implementing all of the interfaces that are specified in the `'script-interfaces'`
attribute value of the `<lang:bsh>` element (this is why you __must__ supply at least
one interface in the value of the attribute, and (accordingly) program to interfaces
when using BeanShell-backed beans). This means that every method call on a
BeanShell-backed object is going through the JDK dynamic proxy invocation mechanism.
interesting, because Spring creates a JDK dynamic proxy
that implements all of the interfaces that are specified in the `script-interfaces`
attribute value of the `<lang:bsh>` element (this is why you must supply at least
one interface in the value of the attribute, and, consequently, program to interfaces
when you use BeanShell-backed beans). This means that every method call on a
BeanShell-backed object goes through the JDK dynamic proxy invocation mechanism.
Let's look at a fully working example of using a BeanShell-based bean that implements
the `Messenger` interface that was defined earlier in this chapter (repeated below for
your convenience).
Now we can show a fully working example of using a BeanShell-based bean that implements
the `Messenger` interface that was defined earlier in this chapter. We again show the
definition of the `Messenger` interface:
====
[source,java,indent=0]
[subs="verbatim,quotes"]
----
@ -647,10 +696,12 @@ your convenience).
@@ -647,10 +696,12 @@ your convenience).
}
----
====
Here is the BeanShell 'implementation' (the term is used loosely here) of the
`Messenger` interface.
The following example shows the BeanShell "`implementation`" (we use the term loosely here) of the
`Messenger` interface:
====
[source,java,indent=0]
[subs="verbatim,quotes"]
----
@ -664,10 +715,12 @@ Here is the BeanShell 'implementation' (the term is used loosely here) of the
@@ -664,10 +715,12 @@ Here is the BeanShell 'implementation' (the term is used loosely here) of the
message = aMessage;
}
----
====
And here is the Spring XML that defines an 'instance' of the above 'class' (again, the
term is used very loosely here).
The following exxample shows the Spring XML that defines an "`instance`" of the above "`class`" (again,
we use these terms very loosely here):
====
[source,xml,indent=0]
[subs="verbatim,quotes"]
----
@ -677,6 +730,7 @@ term is used very loosely here).
@@ -677,6 +730,7 @@ term is used very loosely here).
Another area of application development with Spring that may benefit from the
flexibility afforded by dynamic-language-backed beans is that of validation. It __may__
be easier to express complex validation logic using a loosely typed dynamic language
flexibility afforded by dynamic-language-backed beans is that of validation. It can
be easier to express complex validation logic by using a loosely typed dynamic language
(that may also have support for inline regular expressions) as opposed to regular Java.
Again, developing validators as dynamic-language-backed beans allows you to change
validation logic by simply editing and saving a simple text file; any such changes will
(depending on the configuration) automatically be reflected in the execution of a
Again, developing validators as dynamic-language-backed beans lets you change
validation logic by editing and saving a simple text file. Any such changes is
(depending on the configuration) automatically reflected in the execution of a
running application and would not require the restart of an application.
[NOTE]
====
Please note that in order to effect the automatic 'pickup' of any changes to
dynamic-language-backed beans, you will have had to enable the 'refreshable beans'
NOTE: To effect the automatic "`pickup`" of any changes to
dynamic-language-backed beans, you have to enable the 'refreshable beans'
feature. See <<dynamic-language-refreshable-beans>> for a full and detailed treatment of
this feature.
====
Find below an example of a Spring `org.springframework.validation.Validator` implemented
using the Groovy dynamic language. (See <<core.adoc#validator,
The following example shows a Spring `org.springframework.validation.Validator` implemented
by using the Groovy dynamic language (see <<core.adoc#validator,
Validation using Spring’s Validator interface>> for a discussion of the
`Validator` interface.)
`Validator` interface):
====
[source,groovy,indent=0]
[subs="verbatim,quotes"]
----
@ -806,43 +859,47 @@ Validation using Spring’s Validator interface>> for a discussion of the
@@ -806,43 +859,47 @@ Validation using Spring’s Validator interface>> for a discussion of the
}
----
====
[[dynamic-language-final-notes]]
== Bits and bobs
== Additional Details
This last section contains some additional details related to the dynamic language support.
This last section contains some bits and bobs related to the dynamic language support.
[[dynamic-language-final-notes-aop]]
=== AOP - advising scripted beans
=== AOP -- Advising Scripted Beans
It is possible to use the Spring AOP framework to advise scripted beans. The Spring AOP
You can use the Spring AOP framework to advise scripted beans. The Spring AOP
framework actually is unaware that a bean that is being advised might be a scripted
bean, so all of the AOP use cases and functionality that you may be using or aim to use
will work with scripted beans. There is just one (small) thing that you need to be aware
of when advising scripted beans... you cannot use class-based proxies, you must
bean, so all of the AOP use cases and functionality that you use (or aim to use)
work with scripted beans.
When you advise scripted beans, you cannot use class-based proxies. You must
use <<core.adoc#aop-proxying,interface-based proxies>>.
You are of course not just limited to advising scripted beans... you can also write
You are not limited to advising scripted beans. You can also write
aspects themselves in a supported dynamic language and use such beans to advise other
Spring beans. This really would be an advanced use of the dynamic language support
though.
[[dynamic-language-final-notes-scopes]]
=== Scoping
In case it is not immediately obvious, scripted beans can of course be scoped just like
any other bean. The `scope` attribute on the various `<lang:language/>` elements allows
you to control the scope of the underlying scripted bean, just as it does with a regular
bean. (The default scope is <<core.adoc#beans-factory-scopes-singleton,singleton>>, just as it is
with 'regular' beans.)
In case it is not immediately obvious, scripted beans can be scoped in the same way as
any other bean. The `scope` attribute on the various `<lang:language/>` elements lets
you control the scope of the underlying scripted bean, as it does with a regular
bean. (The default scope is <<core.adoc#beans-factory-scopes-singleton,singleton>>, as it is
with "`regular`" beans.)
Find below an example of using the `scope` attribute to define a Groovy bean scoped as
a <<core.adoc#beans-factory-scopes-prototype,prototype>>.
The following example uses the `scope` attribute to define a Groovy bean scoped as
a <<core.adoc#beans-factory-scopes-prototype,prototype>>:
====
[source,xml,indent=0]
[subs="verbatim,quotes"]
----
@ -863,28 +920,30 @@ a <<core.adoc#beans-factory-scopes-prototype,prototype>>.
@@ -863,28 +920,30 @@ a <<core.adoc#beans-factory-scopes-prototype,prototype>>.
</beans>
----
====
See <<core.adoc#beans-factory-scopes,Bean scopes>> in <<core.adoc#beans,The IoC container>>
for a fuller discussion of the scoping support in the Spring Framework.
for a full discussion of the scoping support in the Spring Framework.
[[xsd-schemas-lang]]
=== The lang XML schema
=== The `lang` XML schema
The `lang` tags in Spring XML configuration deal with exposing objects that have been written
in a dynamic language such as JRuby or Groovy as beans in the Spring container.
The `lang` elements in Spring XML configuration deal with exposing objects that have been written
in a dynamic language (such as JRuby or Groovy) as beans in the Spring container.
These tags (and the dynamic language support) are comprehensively covered in the chapter
entitled <<integration.adoc#dynamic-language,Dynamic language support>>.
Please do consult that chapter for full details on this support and the `lang` tags themselves.
These elements (and the dynamic language support) are comprehensively covered in
<<integration.adoc#dynamic-language,Dynamic language support>>.
See that chapter for full details on this support and the `lang` elements.
In the interest of completeness, to use the tags in the `lang` schema, you need to have
the following preamble at the top of your Spring XML configuration file; the text in the
To use the elements in the `lang` schema, you need to have
the following preamble at the top of your Spring XML configuration file. The text in the
following snippet references the correct schema so that the tags in the `lang` namespace
are available to you.
are available to you:
====
[source,xml,indent=0]
[subs="verbatim,quotes"]
----
@ -897,15 +956,15 @@ are available to you.
@@ -897,15 +956,15 @@ are available to you.
</beans>
----
====
[[dynamic-language-resources]]
== Further Resources
Find below links to further resources about the various dynamic languages described in
this chapter.
The following links go to further resources about the various dynamic languages described in
this chapter:
* The http://jruby.org/[JRuby] homepage
* The http://www.groovy-lang.org/[Groovy] homepage
Groovy is a powerful, optionally typed and dynamic language, with static-typing and static
Groovy is a powerful, optionally typed, and dynamic language, with static-typing and static
compilation capabilities. It offers a concise syntax and integrates smoothly with any
existing Java application.
@ -9,5 +9,5 @@ The Spring Framework provides a dedicated `ApplicationContext` that supports a G
@@ -9,5 +9,5 @@ The Spring Framework provides a dedicated `ApplicationContext` that supports a G
free to join the #spring channel of http://slack.kotlinlang.org/[Kotlin Slack] or ask a
question with `spring` and `kotlin` tags on
question with `spring` and `kotlin` as tags on
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/spring+kotlin[Stackoverflow] if you need support.
@ -20,178 +20,163 @@ https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/spring+kotlin[Stackoverflow] if you n
@@ -20,178 +20,163 @@ https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/spring+kotlin[Stackoverflow] if you n
[[kotlin-requirements]]
== Requirements
Spring Framework supports Kotlin 1.1+ and requires
The Spring Framework supports Kotlin 1.1+ and requires
Spring Framework 5 introduces a new way to register beans in a functional way using lambdas
as an alternative to XML or JavaConfig (`@Configuration` and `@Bean`). In a nutshell,
it makes it possible to register beans with a lambda that acts as a `FactoryBean`.
This mechanism is very efficient as it does not require any reflection or CGLIB proxies.
Spring Framework 5 introduces a new way to register beans in a functional way by using lambdas
as an alternative to XML or Java configuration (`@Configuration` and `@Bean`). In a nutshell,
it lets you register beans with a lambda that acts as a `FactoryBean`.
This mechanism is very efficient, as it does not require any reflection or CGLIB proxies.
In Java, one may for example write:
In Java, you can, for example, write the following:
====
[source,java,indent=0]
----
GenericApplicationContext context = new GenericApplicationContext();
@ -199,10 +184,12 @@ In Java, one may for example write:
@@ -199,10 +184,12 @@ In Java, one may for example write:
context.registerBean(Bar.class, () -> new Bar(context.getBean(Foo.class))
);
----
====
Whilst in Kotlin with reified type parameters and `GenericApplicationContext`
Kotlin extensions one can instead simply write:
In Kotlin, with reified type parameters and `GenericApplicationContext`
Kotlin extensions, you can instead write the following:
====
[source,kotlin,indent=0]
----
val context = GenericApplicationContext().apply {
@ -210,13 +197,15 @@ Kotlin extensions one can instead simply write:
@@ -210,13 +197,15 @@ Kotlin extensions one can instead simply write:
registerBean { Bar(it.getBean<Foo>()) }
}
----
====
In order to allow a more declarative approach and cleaner syntax, Spring Framework provides
a {doc-root}/spring-framework/docs/{spring-version}/kdoc-api/spring-framework/org.springframework.context.support/-bean-definition-dsl/[Kotlin bean definition DSL]
It declares an `ApplicationContextInitializer` via a clean declarative API
which enables one to deal with profiles and `Environment` for customizing
how beans are registered.
It declares an `ApplicationContextInitializer` through a clean declarative API,
which lets you deal with profiles and `Environment` for customizing
how beans are registered. The following example creates a `Play` profile:
====
[source,kotlin,indent=0]
----
fun beans() = beans {
@ -243,17 +232,20 @@ how beans are registered.
@@ -243,17 +232,20 @@ how beans are registered.
setSuffix(suffix)
}
}
profile("foo") {
bean<Foo>()
profile("play") {
bean<Play>()
}
}
----
====
In this example, `bean<Routes>()` is using autowiring by constructor and `ref<Routes>()`
In the preceding example, `bean<Routes>()` uses autowiring by constructor, and `ref<Routes>()`
is a shortcut for `applicationContext.getBean(Routes::class.java)`.
This `beans()` function can then be used to register beans on the application context.
You can then use this `beans()` function to register beans on the application context,
as the following example shows:
====
[source,kotlin,indent=0]
----
val context = GenericApplicationContext().apply {
@ -261,25 +253,19 @@ This `beans()` function can then be used to register beans on the application co
@@ -261,25 +253,19 @@ This `beans()` function can then be used to register beans on the application co
refresh()
}
----
[NOTE]
====
This DSL is programmatic, thus it allows custom registration logic of beans
via an `if` expression, a `for` loop or any other Kotlin constructs.
====
NOTE: This DSL is programmatic, meaning it allows custom registration logic of beans
through an `if` expression, a `for` loop, or any other Kotlin constructs.
See https://github.com/sdeleuze/spring-kotlin-functional/blob/master/src/main/kotlin/functional/Beans.kt[spring-kotlin-functional beans declaration]
for a concrete example.
[NOTE]
====
Spring Boot is based on Java Config and
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-boot/issues/8115[does not provide specific support for functional bean definition yet],
but one can experimentally use functional bean definitions via Spring Boot's `ApplicationContextInitializer` support,
see https://stackoverflow.com/questions/45935931/how-to-use-functional-bean-definition-kotlin-dsl-with-spring-boot-and-spring-w/46033685#46033685[this Stack Overflow answer]
NOTE: Spring Boot is based on Java configuration and
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-boot/issues/8115[does not yet provide specific support for functional bean definition],
but you can experimentally use functional bean definitions through Spring Boot's `ApplicationContextInitializer` support.
See https://stackoverflow.com/questions/45935931/how-to-use-functional-bean-definition-kotlin-dsl-with-spring-boot-and-spring-w/46033685#46033685[this Stack Overflow answer]
for more details and up-to-date information.
====
@ -292,9 +278,10 @@ for more details and up-to-date information.
@@ -292,9 +278,10 @@ for more details and up-to-date information.
Meta-annotations support means that types annotated with `@Configuration`, `@Controller`,
`@RestController`, `@Service` or `@Repository` are automatically opened since these
`@RestController`, `@Service`, or `@Repository` are automatically opened since these
annotations are meta-annotated with `@Component`.
http://start.spring.io/#!language=kotlin[start.spring.io] enables it by default, so in practice
you will be able to write your Kotlin beans without any additional `open` keyword, like in Java.
http://start.spring.io/#!language=kotlin[start.spring.io] enables it by default, so, in practice,
you can write your Kotlin beans without any additional `open` keyword, as in Java.
=== Using immutable class instances for persistence
=== Using Immutable Class Instances for Persistence
In Kotlin, it is very convenient and considered best practice to declare read-only properties
In Kotlin, it is convenient and considered to be a best practice to declare read-only properties
within the primary constructor, as in the following example:
====
[source,kotlin,indent=0]
----
class Person(val name: String, val age: Int)
----
====
You can optionally add https://kotlinlang.org/docs/reference/data-classes.html[the `data` keyword]
to make the compiler automatically derive the following members from all properties declared
in the primary constructor:
* equals()/hashCode() pair
* toString() of the form "User(name=John, age=42)"
* componentN() functions corresponding to the properties in their order of declaration
* copy() function
* `equals()` and `hashCode()`
* `toString()` of the form `"User(name=John, age=42)"`
* `componentN()` functions that correspond to the properties in their order of declaration
* `copy()` function
This allows for easy changes to individual properties even if `Person` properties are read-only:
As the following example shows, this allows for easy changes to individual properties, even if `Person` properties are read-only:
====
[source,kotlin,indent=0]
----
data class Person(val name: String, val age: Int)
@ -436,31 +425,30 @@ This allows for easy changes to individual properties even if `Person` propertie
@@ -436,31 +425,30 @@ This allows for easy changes to individual properties even if `Person` propertie
val jack = Person(name = "Jack", age = 1)
val olderJack = jack.copy(age = 2)
----
====
Common persistence technologies such as JPA require a default constructor, preventing this
Common persistence technologies (such as JPA) require a default constructor, preventing this
kind of design. Fortunately, there is now a workaround for this
In Java, one can inject configuration properties using annotations like `@Value("${property}")`,
however in Kotlin `$` is a reserved character that is used for https://kotlinlang.org/docs/reference/idioms.html#string-interpolation[string interpolation].
In Java, you can inject configuration properties by using annotations (such as `@Value("${property}")`).
However, in Kotlin, `$` is a reserved character that is used for https://kotlinlang.org/docs/reference/idioms.html#string-interpolation[string interpolation].
Therefore, if one wishes to use the `@Value` annotation in Kotlin, the `$`
character will need to be escaped by writing `@Value("\${property}")`.
Therefore, if you wish to use the `@Value` annotation in Kotlin, you need to escape the `$`
character by writing `@Value("\${property}")`.
As an alternative, it is possible to customize the properties placeholder prefix by declaring
As an alternative, you can customize the properties placeholder prefix by declaring
the following configuration beans:
====
[source,kotlin,indent=0]
----
@Bean
@ -513,10 +502,12 @@ the following configuration beans:
@@ -513,10 +502,12 @@ the following configuration beans:
setPlaceholderPrefix("%{")
}
----
====
Existing code (like Spring Boot actuators or `@LocalServerPort`) that uses the `${...}` syntax,
can be customised with configuration beans, like as follows:
You can customize existing code (such as Spring Boot actuators or `@LocalServerPort`) that uses the `${...}` syntax,
with configuration beans, as the following example shows:
====
[source,kotlin,indent=0]
----
@Bean
@ -528,32 +519,31 @@ can be customised with configuration beans, like as follows:
@@ -528,32 +519,31 @@ can be customised with configuration beans, like as follows:
@Bean
fun defaultPropertyConfigurer() = PropertySourcesPlaceholderConfigurer()
unlike other attributes, the `value` attribute name can be omitted and
specified as a `vararg` parameter.
you can omit the `value` attribute name, unlike other attributes, and
specify it as a `vararg` parameter.
To understand what that means, let's take `@RequestMapping`, which is one
of the most widely used Spring annotations as an example. This Java annotation is declared as:
To understand what that means, consider `@RequestMapping` (which is one
of the most widely used Spring annotations) as an example. This Java annotation is declared as follows:
====
[source,java,indent=0]
----
public @interface RequestMapping {
@ -569,43 +559,48 @@ of the most widely used Spring annotations as an example. This Java annotation i
@@ -569,43 +559,48 @@ of the most widely used Spring annotations as an example. This Java annotation i
// ...
}
----
====
The typical use case for `@RequestMapping` is to map a handler method to a specific path
and method. In Java, it is possible to specify a single value for the
annotation array attribute and it will be automatically converted to an array.
and method. In Java, you can specify a single value for the
annotation array attribute, and it is automatically converted to an array.
That's why one can write
`@RequestMapping(value = "/foo", method = RequestMethod.GET)` or
The following example `@BeforeAll` and `@AfterAll` annotations on non-static methods:
====
[source]
----
class IntegrationTests {
@ -635,12 +630,16 @@ class IntegrationTests {
@@ -635,12 +630,16 @@ class IntegrationTests {
}
}
----
====
==== Specification-like tests
==== Specification-like Tests
It is possible to create specification-like tests with JUnit 5 and Kotlin.
You can create specification-like tests with JUnit 5 and Kotlin.
The following example shows how to do so:
====
[source]
----
class SpecificationLikeTests {
@ -664,13 +663,15 @@ class SpecificationLikeTests {
@@ -664,13 +663,15 @@ class SpecificationLikeTests {
}
}
----
====
[[kotlin-webtestclient-issue]]
==== `WebTestClient` type inference issue in Kotlin
==== `WebTestClient` Type Inference Issue in Kotlin
Due to a https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/KT-5464[type inference issue], make sure to
use Kotlin `expectBody` extension (like `.expectBody<String>().isEqualTo("foo")`) since it
Due to a https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/KT-5464[type inference issue], you must
use the Kotlin `expectBody` extension (such as `.expectBody<String>().isEqualTo("toys")`), since it
provides a workaround for the Kotlin issue with the Java API.
See also the related https://jira.spring.io/browse/SPR-16057[SPR-16057] issue.
@ -678,41 +679,46 @@ See also the related https://jira.spring.io/browse/SPR-16057[SPR-16057] issue.
@@ -678,41 +679,46 @@ See also the related https://jira.spring.io/browse/SPR-16057[SPR-16057] issue.
[[kotlin-getting-started]]
== Getting started
== Getting Started
This section describes the fastest way to get started with a project that combines
Kotlin and the Spring Framework.
=== start.spring.io
=== Using `start.spring.io`
The easiest way to start a new Spring Framework 5 project in Kotlin is to create a new Spring
Boot 2 project on https://start.spring.io/#!language=kotlin[start.spring.io].
It is also possible to create a standalone WebFlux project as described in
You can also create a standalone WebFlux project, as described in
https://spring.io/blog/2017/08/01/spring-framework-5-kotlin-apis-the-functional-way[this blog post].
=== Choosing the web flavor
=== Choosing the Web Flavor
Spring Framework now comes with 2 different web stacks: <<web#mvc,Spring MVC>> and
Spring Framework now comes with two different web stacks: <<web#mvc,Spring MVC>> and
Spring WebFlux is recommended if one wants to create applications that will deal with latency,
long-lived connections, streaming scenarios or simply if one wants to use the web functional
Spring WebFlux is recommended if you want to create applications that will deal with latency,
long-lived connections, o streaming scenarios or if you want to use the web functional
Kotlin DSL.
For other use cases, especially if you are using blocking technologies like JPA, Spring
For other use cases, especially if you are using blocking technologies such as JPA, Spring
MVC and its annotation-based programming model is a perfectly valid and fully supported choice.
[[kotlin-resources]]
== Resources
We recommend the following resources for people learning how to build applications with
Kotlin and the Spring Framework:
* http://kotlinlang.org/docs/reference/[Kotlin language reference]
* http://slack.kotlinlang.org/[Kotlin Slack] (with a dedicated #spring channel)
* https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/spring+kotlin[Stackoverflow with `spring` and `kotlin` tags]
* https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/spring+kotlin[Stackoverflow, with `spring` and `kotlin` tags]
* https://try.kotlinlang.org/[Try Kotlin in your browser]
* https://blog.jetbrains.com/kotlin/[Kotlin blog]
* https://kotlin.link/[Awesome Kotlin]
@ -721,6 +727,8 @@ MVC and its annotation-based programming model is a perfectly valid and fully su
@@ -721,6 +727,8 @@ MVC and its annotation-based programming model is a perfectly valid and fully su
=== Tutorials
We recommend the following tutorials:
* https://spring.io/guides/tutorials/spring-boot-kotlin/[Building web applications with Spring Boot and Kotlin]
* https://kotlinlang.org/docs/tutorials/spring-boot-restful.html[Creating a RESTful Web Service with Spring Boot]
@ -728,6 +736,8 @@ MVC and its annotation-based programming model is a perfectly valid and fully su
@@ -728,6 +736,8 @@ MVC and its annotation-based programming model is a perfectly valid and fully su
=== Blog posts
The following blog posts provide further details:
* https://spring.io/blog/2016/02/15/developing-spring-boot-applications-with-kotlin[Developing Spring Boot applications with Kotlin]
* https://spring.io/blog/2016/03/20/a-geospatial-messenger-with-kotlin-spring-boot-and-postgresql[A Geospatial Messenger with Kotlin, Spring Boot and PostgreSQL]
* https://spring.io/blog/2017/01/04/introducing-kotlin-support-in-spring-framework-5-0[Introducing Kotlin support in Spring Framework 5.0]
@ -737,44 +747,38 @@ MVC and its annotation-based programming model is a perfectly valid and fully su
@@ -737,44 +747,38 @@ MVC and its annotation-based programming model is a perfectly valid and fully su
=== Examples
* https://github.com/sdeleuze/spring-boot-kotlin-demo[spring-boot-kotlin-demo]: regular Spring Boot + Spring Data JPA project
* https://github.com/mixitconf/mixit[mixit]: Spring Boot 2 + WebFlux + Reactive Spring Data MongoDB
The following Github projects offer examples that you can learn from and possibly even extend:
* https://github.com/sdeleuze/spring-boot-kotlin-demo[spring-boot-kotlin-demo]: Regular Spring Boot and Spring Data JPA project
* https://github.com/mixitconf/mixit[mixit]: Spring Boot 2, WebFlux, and Reactive Spring Data MongoDB
* https://github.com/sdeleuze/spring-kotlin-functional[spring-kotlin-functional]: Standalone WebFlux and functional bean definition DSL
* https://github.com/sdeleuze/spring-kotlin-fullstack[spring-kotlin-fullstack]: WebFlux Kotlin fullstack example with Kotlin2js for frontend instead of JavaScript or TypeScript
* https://github.com/spring-petclinic/spring-petclinic-kotlin[spring-petclinic-kotlin]: Kotlin version of the Spring PetClinic Sample Application
* https://github.com/sdeleuze/spring-kotlin-deepdive[spring-kotlin-deepdive]: a step by step migration for Boot 1.0 + Java to Boot 2.0 + Kotlin
* https://github.com/sdeleuze/spring-kotlin-deepdive[spring-kotlin-deepdive]: A step-by-step migration guide for Boot 1.0 and Java to Boot 2.0 and Kotlin
=== Issues
Here is a list of pending issues related to Spring + Kotlin support.
==== Spring Framework
* https://jira.spring.io/browse/SPR-16057[Unable to use WebTestClient with mock server in Kotlin]
* https://jira.spring.io/browse/SPR-15942[Support null-safety at generics, varargs and array elements level]
* https://jira.spring.io/browse/SPR-15413[Add support for Kotlin coroutines]
==== Spring Boot
* https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-boot/issues/8762[Allow `@ConfigurationProperties` binding for immutable POJOs]
* https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-boot/issues/1254[Allow `@ConfigurationProperties` binding on interfaces]
* https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-boot/issues/8115[Expose the functional bean registration API via `SpringApplication`]
* https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-boot/issues/10712[Add null-safety annotations on Spring Boot APIs]
* https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-boot/issues/9486[Use Kotlin's bom to provide dependency management for Kotlin]
==== Kotlin
* https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/KT-6380[Parent issue for Spring Framework support]
* https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/KT-5464[Kotlin requires type inference where Java doesn't]
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[[webflux-reactive-api]]
=== Reactive API
== Reactive API
Reactive Streams plays an important role for interoperability. It is of interest to libraries
and infrastructure components but less useful as an application API, because it is too
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[[webflux-programming-models]]
=== Programming Models
== Programming Models
The `spring-web` module contains the reactive foundation that underlies Spring WebFlux,
including HTTP abstractions, Reactive Streams <<webflux-httphandler,adapters>> for supported
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[[webflux-framework-choice]]
=== Applicability
== Applicability
Spring MVC or WebFlux?
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[[webflux-server-choice]]
=== Servers
== Servers
Spring WebFlux is supported on Tomcat, Jetty, Servlet 3.1+ containers, as well as on
non-Servlet runtimes such as Netty and Undertow. All servers are adapted to a low-level,
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[[webflux-performance]]
=== Performance versus Scale
== Performance versus Scale
Performance has many characteristics and meanings. Reactive and non-blocking generally
do not make applications run faster. They can, in some cases, (for example, if using the
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