SDO 2.1.1 (JSR-235) Releases with EclipseLink as the Reference Implementation

I am happy to announce that SDO 2.1.1 (JSR-235) has been approved by the JCP, and EclipseLink SDO is the reference implementation.

EclipseLink Download
http://www.eclipse.org/eclipselink/downloads/

Reference Implementation Download
http://www.eclipse.org/eclipselink/downloads/ri.php

SDO is a generic structure to represent data from many sources such as XML and relational databases, most commonly associated with SCA.
http://wiki.eclipse.org/EclipseLink/FAQ/WhatIsSDO

EclipseLink SDO was implemented as a thin layer on top of EclipseLink's object-to-XML layer (which is also the base for EclipseLink JAXB). EclipseLink SDO can be used alone, or as a means to expose POJOs as DataObjects so that components like EclipseLink JPA and JAXB can be used.

Accessing Relational Data as SDO DataObjects using JPA
http://wiki.eclipse.org/EclipseLink/Examples/SDO/JPA

Converting POJOs to/from SDO DataObjects using the POJO/SDO Bridge
http://wiki.eclipse.org/EclipseLink/Examples/SDO/JAXB

Thank you to all of the EclipseLink committers that contributed to the SDO component.

New EclipseLink Logo

We have wrapped up our EclipseLink logo contest and we have a winner.



Thanks to everyone who submitted a logo, commented on the submissions, or voted for their favorite. You can see the image in use on the home page.

www.eclipse.org/eclipselink

Doug

EclipseLink 1.1.0 Released!

I am happy to announce that EclipseLink 1.1.0 is now available for download.

There are some useful links off of the download page including a 'getting started page', and the 'release notes' for 1.1.0.

As well as bug fixes, 1.1.0 introduces feature enhancements in the following areas:

DBWS
The first release of EclipseLink DBWS allows developers to easily and efficiently expose database constructs (tables, SQL, stored procedures).

JPA
EclipseLink 1.1.0 JPA support is extended to introduce:

• a new 1:M mapping that doesn't require a back pointer or a separate join table to hold the associations.



• TABLE_PER_CLASS Inheritance has been added giving greater flexibility in how your relational tables associate with the classes in a hierarchy.

SDO
This release of EclipseLink includes an implementation of SDO 2.1.1 (JSR 235). This implementation conforms to the final draft and is being included with the final draft as the reference implementation.

Peter Krogh and Doug Clarke

EclipseLink at EclipseCon

EclipseCon is fast approaching. It occurs between March 23 and March 26. There
are a number of sessions that would be of interest to EclipseLink users.

There is one tutorial:

• Developing Java EE Web applications with JSF Facelets and JPA (Monday, March
  23 @ 8 AM)

Four talks:

• Preparing Java EE 6 development environment with Eclipse and GlassFish v3
  (Tuesday, March 24 @ 10:10 AM)
• Harnessing JPA 2.0 with Eclipse (Tuesday, March 24 @ 1:30 PM)
• Building your first JPA application with Dali JPA Tools (Tuesday, March 24 @
  4:30 PM)
• Teneo--Integrating EMF & EclipseLink for Model-Driven Development with
  Persistence (Thursday, March 26 @ 2:30 PM)

Two BOFs:

• Pimp my Persistence (Tuesday, March 24 @ 7:30 PM)
• Runtime Technology at Eclipse (Tuesday, March 24 @ 8:45 PM)

We hope to see you there.

EclipseLink Logo Contest

We have just kicked off the EclipseLink Logo Contest to come up with an image we can use for the web, presentations, and other miscellaneous purposes. We are inviting all interested parties to both contribute ideas, provide feedback, and vote for their favorite.

We have had a variety of logos for TopLink over the years.



The first proposal is from one of our committers, Rick Sapir, connects us back to the original bridge between worlds logo. So far this is our only submission but definitely my favorite :)



All proposals will be posted to the contest page:

http://www.eclipse.org/eclipselink/logocontest/


To submit a proposal, provide feedback, or vote please use the bug link provided on the contest page.

Doug

EclipseLink 1.0.2 Released

A new EclipseLink release is now available for download. EclipseLink 1.0.2 is a patch release on the 1.0 stream, providing bug and usability fixes.

Please come and try it.

EclipseLink 1.0.1 Released

A new EclipseLink release is now available for download. EclipseLink 1.0.1 is a patch release on the 1.0 stream, providing bug and usability fixes.

Come by and try it out now.