Using the Apache Wink REST client inside server applications to issue requests
You can use the Apache Wink REST client as a client that can be run to send requests to your JAX-RS application.
About this task
The Apache Wink REST client is a Java-based HTTP client. This client provides convenience methods for using REST services. The JAX-RS specification does not currently define a standard client API. IBM® JAX-RS provides the Apache Wink REST client API as an easy to use client that enables easier integration with existing programs.
Procedure
- Configure the development environment. Before you start developing JAX-RS applications, you must set up your development environment by adding the JAX-RS libraries on the classpath.
- Implement a client using the Apache Wink Rest client. Use the Apache Wink RestClient API to create a stand-alone client that can send requests to your JAX-RS application.
Results
You have implemented a JAX-RS client using the Apache Wink Rest client that can issue requests to a JAX-RS application.