Support REST services

Dan,

So, I created a RestHandler under the org.codehaus.xfire.rest package extending AbstractHandler similar to SoapHandler, and
I kept the HandlerChain messages intact. I've eliminated the SOAP binding since there really isn't any other binding, and the Can you comment on this?

Also, the SoapHandlerTest only responded that both CheckPointHandlers were invoked. The RestHandlerTest handles this the same way.

Brian

The SOAP binding thing is going away don't worry about that. I will try and finish up my commit tonight, which will probably make it a lot clearer for you.

Can you attach your rest handler?

Dan,

I haven't tested the RestHandler except for a RestHandlerTest testcase. I'm still uncertain about a few things. I'll attach it. I'm not guaranteeing anything about it though

Brian

RestHandler - this is "tested" using the RestHandlerTest testcase, but has not been put into practice (added per Dan's request).

This is the RestHandlerTest test (and restRequest) based on SoapHandlerTest. I was originally thinking that this would verify that the proper envelope was included around the response (in this case) none.

Is this related to http://netzooid.com/blog/2006/05/22/an-attempt-at-a-rest-programming-model/? Is there a target version # for REST services via XFire?

Well, I have a prototype on the current xfire version, but its kind of hackish. I'd like to do it for 2.0, which is the celtix/xfire merge, as it has a much more flexible binding architecture. So I think we could see something here in the next 2 months.