In computing, Equinox is a sub-project of the Eclipse project that provides a certified implementation of the OSGi R4.x core framework specification.[2] It is a module runtime that allows developers to implement an application as a set of "bundles" using the common services infrastructure.
| Developer(s) | Free and open source software community |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 4.21
/ September 6, 2021[1] |
| Written in | Java |
| Operating system | Cross-platform |
| Type | OSGi Service Platform |
| License | Eclipse Public License |
| Website | https://eclipse.dev/equinox/ |
Equinox began as a project to replace the original Eclipse plug-in runtime in version 3.0 of Eclipse.[3] It was further developed to meet the needs of the Eclipse community. The adaptations were made into the OSGi specification process, with many being incorporated in the R4 release of the OSGi framework specification. Since then, Equinox has been the reference implementation for the OSGi framework specification.[4]
See also
edit- Knopflerfish
- Apache Felix
- Concierge OSGi
References
edit- ^ "Equinox Release Build: 4.21". Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ "OSGi Alliance Certified Products". OSGi Alliance Site. Archived from the original on 2008-08-04. Retrieved 2008-10-03.
- ^ Gruber, O.; Hargrave, B. J.; McAffer, J.; Rapicault, P.; Watson, T. (2005). "The Eclipse 3.0 platform: Adopting OSGi technology". IBM Systems Journal. 44 (2): 289–299. doi:10.1147/sj.442.0289. ISSN 0018-8670.
- ^ McAffer, Jeff; VanderLei, Paul; Archer, Simon (2010). OSGi and Equinox : creating highly modular Java systems. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Addison-Wesley Professional. ISBN 978-0-321-58571-4.