Reloading/Refreshing Spring configuration file without restarting the servlet container

Question

How can I refresh Spring configuration file without restarting my servlet container?

I am looking for a solution other than JRebel.

Answer 1

You can take a look at this http://www.wuenschenswert.net/wunschdenken/archives/138 where once you change any thing in the properties file and save it the beans will be reloaded with the new values.