JSR 127 (JavaServer Faces) Initiated

Name: JSR 127 (JavaServer Faces) Initiated
Start: 2001-09-01
Location: Java Community Process (virtual)

Sun Microsystems formally initiated the Java Community Process request for JSR 127, proposing a standard component-based UI framework for Java web applications. Ed Burns was named the specification lead.

Significance

This marked the official beginning of the JSF project, setting the stage for a standardized solution to Java web UI development and signaling Sun's commitment to addressing a major pain point for enterprise developers.

Key facts

Date: 2001-09-01
Type: invention
Location: Java Community Process (virtual)