Apache Axis2 is all about flexibility and ease of use. Many new features have been added on, yet it remains more efficient than its Axis1.x base. Check out how easy it is to configure the handler chain which has the ability to change dynamically in Axis2. In this article Deepal Jayasinghe takes you through the concept of phases, phase rules, and module engagement to achieve flexibility.

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