2.7. Summary
We have covered a lot of ground in this chapter, taking a close look at the two primary objects used in space-based programming: the space and the entry. We covered the basic operations in tutorial style, giving some simple examples along with explanations of how to use the JavaSpace interface.
We've also spent a fair amount of time in this chapter discussing the various requirements and conventions you need to follow when creating entries. Implementing the Entry interface is a requirement, and so is supplying a no-arg constructor in your entries. If you don't follow these requirements, you'll encounter compile-time and run-time errors. If you don't follow other conventions—namely, making sure the fields of your entries are public ...
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