OpenSAML user discussion

[Farrukh Najmi <>]

Farrukh Najmi wrote:

> Hi Scott,
>
> I spent 30 minutes with JAXB and generated the SAML 1.1 bindings 
> classes. I have not analyzed the generated code much yet. Note that 
> bindings can easily be custmized for a wide array of use cases if 
> desired. This is just the first attempt with default settings and no 
> customization.
>
> The bindings may be found at:
>
> # The compiled java classes/interfaces generated by JAXB
> http://ebxmlrr.sourceforge.net/tmp/oasis-saml1.1.jar
>
> # The javadoc for the classes/interfaces generated by JAXB. Un-jar and 
> browse index.html file
> http://ebxmlrr.sourceforge.net/tmp/oasis-saml1.1-doc.jar

As an afterthought, I unjarred above so you can view it at:

http://ebxmlrr.sourceforge.net/tmp/saml1.1


> # The source java classes/interfaces generated by JAXB
> http://ebxmlrr.sourceforge.net/tmp/oasis-saml1.1-src.jar
>
> Note that you can safely ignore the xx.impl packages and XxImpl 
> classes unless you care to see how JAXB generated code looks like.
> When you have a choice between class Xyz and class XyzType the XyzType 
> javadoc is more useful.
>
> Notice that the package hierarchy follows the namespace hierarchy 
> defined by the spec.
> Also note that implementation is separated from interfaces and that 
> clients typically use interfaces only.
>
> I would be interested in any analysis of the generated bindings.
>
> I would also be curious if a JAXB bindings based approached could be 
> cosnidered by opensaml project for SAML 2.0 ( I can provide similar 
> bindings for 2.0 in no time).
>
> Thanks for sharing your thoughts.


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Regards,
Farrukh