Use REST in Spring without MVC

Question

I want to use REST in Spring without using MVC framework, but it seems they encourage using it with controllers only!

Can I do so without using controllers ?? Is it advisable ?

I am looking for a Spring framework solution only. Don't want to use Jersey, restlet, reateasy etc. — Elly Gayle, May 16 '12 at 13:48
@EllyGayle: What's wrong with using "controllers only"? It's a Spring-only solution like you want, and does the job. What's the problem? — skaffman, May 16 '12 at 14:12

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:11

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You can create Rest services without spring-mvc using Jersey.

edited May 23 '17 at 12:11

Community

answered May 16 '12 at 13:44

Arnaud Gourlay

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered May 16 '12 at 13:43

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You can use JAX-RS in concert with Spring if you like, if you want to avoid using Spring for web-layer stuff.

answered May 16 '12 at 13:43

matt b

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