DesignXMPP analysis

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h1. Software Candidates Analysis
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In this phase the existing XMPP libraries will be analyzed and one will be chosen to be used throughout the project.
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h2. Requirements
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* Written in Python (C/C++ could also be used, but a wrapper would need to be written)
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* Support for XMPP server and/or component
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* Ability to use it with the current model used by SylkServer
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** Green threads
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** Callback based IO
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h2. Software Libraries Evaluation
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The following aspects were considered when evaluating a given library:
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* Met requirements stated above
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* Is it actively maintained?
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* Example use cases
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* Deployments in real-world scenarios
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* Perceived complexity to integrate it with SylkServer architecture
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List on xmpp.org http://xmpp.org/xmpp-software/libraries/
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h2. Selected XMPP library
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After analyzing candidate libraries *Wokkel* was the chosen one for the following reasons:
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* Implemented on top of Twisted, which makes integration with SylkServer straightforward
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* Support for both component and XMPP server models, allowing for flexibility in implementation
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http://wokkel.ik.nu/
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* Plugin architecture, 'subprotocols' implementing different XEPs
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* Client and server component support
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* XMPP server-to-server support (s2s)
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* Designed to be used with Twisted (reactor model)
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* Active development
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h2. Selected SIP Library
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SIP SIMPLE SDK http://sipsimpleclient.com used by SylkServer