Ruby and ebXML messaging - Announcement of HefeWeizen, a Free and Open Source Software ebMS BETA

The beta release of HefeWeizen for Ruby - that supports ebXML ebMS (Messaging Service Specification version 2.0) and CPA (Collaboration Protocol Agreement and Profile Specification version 2.0) was made today.

The main resource website is : http://dev.havanawave.com/repos/HefeWeizen for those interested in trying this early release for themselves.

Features include:

• ebMS 2.0 support
• Reliable messaging
• XML digital signature
• XML encryption
• HTTP and HTTP(s) support (server and client authentication)
• SMTP (in planning)
• ebCPPA 2.0
• Configuration of trading partners via ebXML CPA's

Requirements:

• Ruby Programming Language (http://www.ruby-lang.org/en/)
• some Ruby gems (installer checks dependencies)
• Linux/Unix
• uses libxml2, libxmlsec1 C libraries

Status: Beta