XBean vs Custom Namespace/BeanDefinitionParser

[posta07]

I have seen in some open-source projects the use of XBean to build custom namespaces. But I don't see anywhere in the spring docs that mention using XBean.

Can anyone point to pros/cons of using the XBean integration to build custom namespaces vs building the NamespaceHandler and BeanDefinitionParsers yourself?

[posta07]

I have figured out the answer myself.
The xbean-spring project contains code that allow you to build your own custom namespaces much faster than hooking in your own custom namespace and bean def parsers.

I have looked at the code from the project and wrote up a blog entry detailing how to use it: http://www.christianposta.com/blog/?p=111

It really seems like a good way to go for building custom namespaces.

Thanks!