Package javax.xml.ws.handler

This package defines APIs for message handlers.

References in this document to JAX-WS refer to the Jakarta XML Web Services unless otherwise noted.
References in this document to SAAJ refer to the Jakarta SOAP with Attachments unless otherwise noted.
References in this document to JAXB refer to the Jakarta XML Binding unless otherwise noted.
References in this document to JWS refer to the Jakarta Web Services Metadata unless otherwise noted.

Interface Summary

Interface	Description
Handler<C extends MessageContext>	The Handler interface is the base interface for JAX-WS handlers.
HandlerResolver	HandlerResolver is an interface implemented by an application to get control over the handler chain set on proxy/dispatch objects at the time of their creation.
LogicalHandler<C extends LogicalMessageContext>	The LogicalHandler extends Handler to provide typesafety for the message context parameter.
LogicalMessageContext	The LogicalMessageContext interface extends MessageContext to provide access to a the contained message as a protocol neutral LogicalMessage
MessageContext	The interface MessageContext abstracts the message context that is processed by a handler in the handle method.
PortInfo	The PortInfo interface is used by a HandlerResolver to query information about the port it is being asked to create a handler chain for.

Enum Summary

Enum	Description
MessageContext.Scope	Property scope.