Tue Jan 05 17:47:53 GMT 2010 versionA Theory of Compatible Versions, and introduction of how and why difference versions are comptible or not - http://www.xml.com/lpt/a/1684 XStream offers some support for refactorings (aliases can help). But very soon you will run into big troubles and will have to make some decisions. Either avoid refactorings (just a little tweak here and there, will weaken your architecture over time) or start implementing workarounds – e.g. custom converters (much work, bad code). - http://blog.cedarsoft.com[..]ts-wrong-with-xstream-and-similar-tools/ (google search) (amazon search) second |