You implement adapters that you are developing for the Adapter Framework as resource adapters of the Java Connector Architecture (JCA) 1.0.
Adapters do not have to meet all the requirements that are specified as mandatory in the JCA, since some aspects are not relevant to the Adapter Framework.
On the other hand, some requirements are optional in the JCA, but must be met since they are mandatory in the Adapter Framework.
The references in the following descriptions refer to the document J2EE Connector Architecture Specification, Final Version 1.0.
You can download this document at java.sun.com/j2ee/connector.
These mechanisms are provided by the Adapter Framework interfaces.
More information: Message Exchange
These mechanisms are provided by the Adapter Framework interfaces.
More information: Managing the Lifecycle of a JCA Adapter
You must meet the following requirements in relation to JCA and the Adapter Framework during adapter development: