JAX-RS explorer shows url with slash before matrix parameters

STEP: Create Dynamic Web Project with JAX-RS support STEP: Create following REST Service: package org. rest .test; import javax.ws.rs.GET; import javax.ws.rs.MatrixParam; import javax.ws.rs.Path; @Path( "/ rest " ) public class RestService { @GET public void getBooks(@MatrixParam( "author" ) java.lang. Long param1, @MatrixParam( "country" ) java.lang. Integer param2) { } } ASSERT: JAX-RS explorer shows following URL: / rest ;author={ Long };country={ Integer } FAIL: The URL is: / rest /;author={ Long };country={ Integer }