org.ikasan.framework.component
Interface Converter<S,T>

Type Parameters:

S - Type of object to be converted

T - Type of conversion result

public interface Converter<S,T>

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

T	convert(S source) Convert source object into target object of type T.

Method Detail

convert

T convert(S source)
          throws ConversionException

Convert source object into target object of type T.

Parameters:

source - object to be converted

Returns:

conversion result

Throws:

ConversionException - if error converting S to T