XAware has announced the general availability of XAware 5.2, the open source data integration solution for creating and managing composite data services. Working closely with its user community, XAware has included upgrades that give developers new design options that make it easier to design and deliver data services for Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Rich Internet Applications (RIA) and Software as a Service (SaaS) applications.

One addition to XAware 5.2 is the data-first design feature. Leveraging to important aspects of the Eclipse Data Tools Project, Connection Profiles and Data Source Explorer, XAware users can now create data services by starting with data sources. This option, often known as bottom-up design, is for data-oriented developers and architects, especially those who need to combine data from multiple sources. XAware also gives developers the option of starting the design process with XML Schemas, an approach known as top-down design. Either way, XAware 5.2 gives organizations the flexibility to use the design method that best enables them to achieve their objectives.

XAware has also introduced a new service design wizard that enables new users to quickly build and test services with relational data sources. Additional enhancements include a new outline view, improved search functionality, greater run-time query control and updated support content for all features.