Interface TypeConverter

All Known Implementing Classes:
TypeConverterFactoryImpl.CastCheckingTypeConverter, TypeConverterFactoryImpl.IdentityTypeConverter, TypeConverterFactoryImpl.ListTypeConverter, TypeConverterFactoryImpl.PrimitiveTypeConverter
public interface TypeConverter
A TypeConverter is used when actually calling the handler method or actually returning the result object. It's purpose is to convert a single parameter or the return value from a generic representation (for example an array of objects) to an alternative representation, which is actually used in the methods signature (for example List, or Vector.

  • Method Summary

    Modifier and Type
    Method
    Description
    Object
    backConvert(Object result)
    Converts the given object into its generic representation.
    Object
    convert(Object pObject)
    Converts the given object into the required representation.
    boolean
    isConvertable(Object pObject)
    Returns, whether the TypeConverter is ready to handle the given object.

  • Method Details

    • isConvertable

      boolean isConvertable(Object pObject)
      Returns, whether the TypeConverter is ready to handle the given object. If so, convert(Object) may be called.

    • convert

      Object convert(Object pObject)
      Converts the given object into the required representation.

    • backConvert

      Object backConvert(Object result)
      Converts the given object into its generic representation.