This review is about OSGi in action from Richard Hall, Karl Pauls, Stuart McCulloch, and David Savage from Manning Publications.
Facts
- 11 chapters, 548 pages, $49.99
- Covers OSGi R4.2
Pros
- Easy step-by-step learning approach
- Covers many OSGi pitfalls
- Use-case study included
Cons
- Too much material 😉
Conclusion
I tried once or twice to tackle OSGi on my own, without much success.
I purchased the book in order to remedy the situation and I wasn’t disappointed: it’s a rich mine of information on OSGi and is riddled with practical tricks to address real-life situations.
Unfortunately, despite the authors claims to the contrary, OSGi is a complex technology and I don’t think many organizations are mature enough to implement it. It’s a shame but those who do will certainly benefit from this book.