Editing OSGi (section)

==Description==

OSGi is built around a [[service-oriented architecture]].  [[Application software|Applications]] or components, come in the form of [[#Bundles|bundle]]s for [[software deployment|deployment]], can be remotely installed, started, stopped, updated, and uninstalled without requiring a [[Reboot (computer)|reboot]].  Management of [[Java package]]s/[[class (computer science)|class]]es is specified in great detail. Application life cycle management is implemented via APIs that enable remote [[downloading]] of management policies. The service registry enables bundles to detect the addition of new services or the removal of services, and adapt accordingly.

The OSGi specifications have evolved beyond the original focus of service gateways, and are now used in applications ranging from [[mobile phone]]s to the open-source [[Eclipse (software)|Eclipse IDE]]. Other application areas include [[automobile]]s, [[industrial automation]], [[building automation]], [[Personal Digital Assistant|PDA]]s, [[grid computing]], [[entertainment]], [[fleet management]] and [[application server]]s.

In October 2020, the OSGi Alliance announced the transition of the standardization effort to the Eclipse Foundation, subsequent to which it would shut down.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blog.osgi.org/2020/10/announcement-of-transition-to-eclipse.html|title=Announcement of Transition to Eclipse Foundation|first=B. J.|last=Hargrave}}</ref>  All artifacts have been transferred to the Eclipse Foundation, where an “OSGi Working Group" continues to maintain and evolve the specification.