| Package | Description | 
|---|---|
| org.springframework.beans.factory.groovy | Support package for Groovy-based bean definitions. | 
| org.springframework.beans.factory.support | Classes supporting the  org.springframework.beans.factorypackage. | 
| org.springframework.beans.factory.xml | Contains an abstract XML-based  BeanFactoryimplementation,
 including a standard "spring-beans" XSD. | 
| Modifier and Type | Class and Description | 
|---|---|
| class  | GroovyBeanDefinitionReaderA Groovy-based reader for Spring bean definitions: like a Groovy builder,
 but more of a DSL for Spring configuration. | 
| Modifier and Type | Class and Description | 
|---|---|
| class  | AbstractBeanDefinitionReaderAbstract base class for bean definition readers which implement
 the  BeanDefinitionReaderinterface. | 
| class  | PropertiesBeanDefinitionReaderBean definition reader for a simple properties format. | 
| Modifier and Type | Class and Description | 
|---|---|
| class  | XmlBeanDefinitionReaderBean definition reader for XML bean definitions. |