org.ikasan.spec.component.transformation

Interface Converter<SOURCE,TARGET>

Type Parameters:

SOURCE - Type of object to be converted

TARGET - Type of conversion result

public interface Converter<SOURCE,TARGET>

Sometimes it is essential to translate data syntax (that is the representation of data) being transported within a flow. Such translation is particularly necessary at both ends of the flow: Initiator and Endpoint as data must be translated from one domain object to another. A Converter defines a contract for such translation.

Author:

Ikasan Development Teams

Method Summary

Methods

Modifier and Type	Method and Description
TARGET	convert(SOURCE payload) Convert source object into target object of type T.

Method Detail

convert

TARGET convert(SOURCE payload)
               throws TransformationException

Convert source object into target object of type T.

Parameters:

source - object to be converted

Returns:

conversion result

Throws:

TransformationException - if error converting S to T