best java jabber client library [closed]

Question

What good/bad experiences do you have with java jabber libraries?

Garpike

Answer 1

I've had really good experience with the Smack library. I found it straightforward to use, and pretty easy to get a basic client up and running. The documentation was pretty good as well.

Mercuric

+1 for smack, does the job, well-written. – Congressman

We've used Smack (and Spark IM client and Ignite IM server) for quite some time - been very happy with it. – Elfrieda

I'm also happy with smack. The only downside is the lack of support for BOSH (XMPP over HTTP), very useful for clients behind corporate firewalls. – Shetrit

@Shetrit There is an open ticket for BOSH support on smack and an branch on their vcs. Support from the community is always welcome. :-) – Farrel