- Introduction
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Objectives
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Prerequisites
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Initial Resources
- Creating a Custom Transformer
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Transformation Framework
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Project Structure
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Configuration
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Launch Environment
- Conclusion
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Cleaning Up
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Review
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References
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Next Steps
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Course Survey

Transform Service: Developing a Custom Transformer
This course will provide the student with the skills and knowledge required to implement a custom Alfresco Transform Engine.
Overview
This course will provide the student with the skills and knowledge required to implement a custom Alfresco Transform Engine. This Transform Engine will then be used by the Alfresco Transform Service and local Transform Engines.
What Will I Learn?
The learning objectives that are covered by this course are:
- Transform Engines and the Alfresco Transform Service architecture
- The
alfresco-transformer-base
library for Transform Engine development. - The structure of a Transform Engine.
- The configuration of a Transform Engine in an Alfresco Content Services and/or Alfresco Transform Service environment.
- Testing and using a Transform Engine
Target Audience
- Developers
Time Required: ~45 minutes
Applicable Product Versions: 6.2 - Latest
Difficulty: Intermediate
Prerequisite Knowledge
This course presumes that the student is competent with the following tools, technologies, and concepts, as well as those covered in the prerequisite courses.
- Java Development Skills
Prerequisite Courses
This course presumes the student has completed the following courses:
Prerequisite Resources
This course presumes that the student has access to the following tools and technologies.
- Java Integrated Development Environment