Apache Sling as an OSGi-powered REST Middleware

Explore the innovative Apache Sling web framework in this conference talk that showcases its potential as a unified REST-based middleware for multiple data sources. Discover how Sling, built on top of the Java Content Repository (JCR) and utilizing OSGi for its component model, fosters RESTful application design. Learn about the benefits of a single Resource API over various data stores, including MongoDB, Apache Cassandra, Apache Jackrabbit Oak, and relational databases. Gain insights into Sling's history, key features, and practical applications through demonstrations. Delve into topics such as the Reporter abstraction, SPI, Resource Resolution, data reading and writing, and resource inclusion. Understand how Apache Sling can streamline your development process and enhance your middleware solutions.

Intro
Agenda
History
What makes Sling interesting
Open Source License Risk Base
Meet Barry
Demo
Reporter abstraction
SPI
Resource Resolution
Reading data
Writing data
Including different resources
Second demo
Conclusion