development/news/3.1M3/jsf.xml

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<release name="3.1 M3" root="../../..">
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				JSF Project has adopted the new Library Provider Framework which has benefits for both end-users and developers.  
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				The JSF Library Framework is now deprecated. 
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				Most users will choose from available JDT User Libraries to create a complete classpath for a JSF Implementation and supporting classes.   
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				If the user has chosen a runtime adapter that is capable of supplying the JSF implementation libraries, a "Library Provided by Target Runtime" option can be selected.   This replaces the "Server Supplied" option of previous releases.   
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				Existing JSF applications from older workspaces will still work.   A "Legacy Library Provider" will be detected and existing JSF Libraries will work.  Users should be encouraged to port their JSF Libraries to JDT User Libraries. 
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