FAQ

FAQ

How is vert.x licensed?

vert.x is licensed using the Apache Software License Version 2.0

Why is it called vert.x?

The polyglot nature of the framework is presented by the .x (i.e. .rb, .groovy, .java, .clj, .js, etc)

It should be pronounced vertex

Is a CLA required?

We are currently using the standard SpringSource (since I work for VMware) CLA which you can [sign online] (https://support.springsource.com/spring_committer_signup).

What languages does vert.x support?

vert.x currently supports JavaScript, Ruby, Java and Groovy. We aim also to support Clojure, Scala and Python going ahead.

How can I get involved?

Post a message on the [vert.x Google Group] (http://groups.google.com/group/vertx?lnk=). There is plenty to do!

What version of the JDK is required?

vert.x requires JDK 1.7.0 or later