Exercise 1.6: Deciding which API to use

Before you begin, you should complete Exercise 1.5: Comparing JSP file coding differences.

In this exercise, you will learn how to choose which portlet API to use.

Deciding which API to use

IBM will continue to support the IBM portlet API in current and future releases of WebSphere Portal. IBM is committed to open standards, and will continue to enhance the JSR 168 specification. WebSphere Portal provides full support for JSR 168.

The recommended practice is to use the JSR 168 portlet API unless you need a function that is only available in the IBM portlet API. The JSR 168 portlet API is required for portability and compatibility, or if your portlet will be published as a Web Service for Remote Portlets (WSRP) service. WSRP is a portal-based standard used to integrate remote portlets, provided by Web services, to the local portal page.

Concepts unique to the IBM portlet API

The following functions are only available using the IBM portlet API.

Concepts unique to the JSR 168 portlet API

The following functions are only available using the JSR 168 portlet API.

Now you are ready to begin Exercise 1.7: Viewing the sample portlets.

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