Bean Validation
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Java Bean Validation is a framework that has been approved by the JCP
as of 16 November 2009 and is accepted as part of the Java EE 6 specification. Bean Validation defines a metadata model and API for JavaBean validation. The metadata source is annotations, with the ability to override and extend the meta-data through the use of XML validation descriptors. The Hibernate
team provides with Hibernate Validator the reference implementation of Bean Validation and also created the Bean Validation TCK
any implementation of JSR 303 needs to pass.
Java Community Process
The Java Community Process or JCP, established in 1998, is a formalized process that allows interested parties to get involved in the definition of future versions and features of the Java platform....
as of 16 November 2009 and is accepted as part of the Java EE 6 specification. Bean Validation defines a metadata model and API for JavaBean validation. The metadata source is annotations, with the ability to override and extend the meta-data through the use of XML validation descriptors. The Hibernate
Hibernate (Java)
Hibernate is an object-relational mapping library for the Java language, providing a framework for mapping an object-oriented domain model to a traditional relational database...
team provides with Hibernate Validator the reference implementation of Bean Validation and also created the Bean Validation TCK
Technology Compatibility Kit
A Technology Compatibility Kit is a suite of tests that at least nominally checks a particular alleged implementation of a Java Specification Request for compliance...
any implementation of JSR 303 needs to pass.