This repository is an example of an Appian OSGI plug-in. It includes modules for a Custom Data Type, a Custom Smart Service and a Custom Expression Function. The code for each module is documented and should be easily understandable. For more information on Appian Plug-ins, see https://forum.appian.com/suite/wiki/66/Developer_Guide
This plug-in provides functionality for creating humorous Appian MadLibs. This plug-in contains the following modules:
- A CDT structure for saving the user's choice of nouns and adjectives
- A custom function for generating the MadLib text
- A custom smart service for creating a file containing the MadLib text
The template text for the MadLib is stored in the madlib.properties file.
This repository demonstrates a standard Appian Developer Edition folder structure:
- bin: ignored from version control (see .gitignore) but used in a local working directory to store compiled classes
- etc: miscellaneous files, usually includes sample app , generated plug-in JAR file and any XSDs
- lib: jars needed for runtime
- lib-compile: jars needed for standalone compilation but not at runtime because they're injected by the plug-in framework. Includes Appian public API jars.
- src
- main
- java: all Java sourcefiles
- resources: i18n properties files and smart service icons
- main
- appian-plugin.xml: plug-in definition
- build.xml: ant build file used by Appian Developer Edition
When you first create a project using the Appian Developer Edition, this folder structure will be created automatically for you.
Deploy the generated JAR file and then import the sample application (both are located in the \etc folder). Then click the Tempo action "Generate Appian MadLib" to walk through a quick example.
Copyright © 2012, Jed Fonner
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