Package org.osgi.util.converter

Interface Converter

@ProviderType public interface Converter
The Converter service is used to start a conversion. The service is obtained from the service registry. The conversion is then completed via the Converting interface that has methods to specify the target type.
"ThreadSafe"

  • Method Details

    • convert

      Converting convert(Object obj)
      Start a conversion for the given object.
      Parameters:
      obj - The object that should be converted.
      Returns:
      A Converting object to complete the conversion.

    • function

      Functioning function()
      Start defining a function that can perform given conversions.
      Returns:
      A Functioning object to complete the definition.

    • newConverterBuilder

      ConverterBuilder newConverterBuilder()
      Obtain a builder to create a modified converter based on this converter. For more details see the ConverterBuilder interface.
      Returns:
      A new Converter Builder.