org.apache.flink.formats.common

Interface Converter<From,To,C>

Type Parameters:

From - The type of the element to be converted.

To - The output type.

C - The context for passing optional conversion instructions.

All Superinterfaces:

Serializable

@PublicEvolving
public interface Converter<From,To,C>
extends Serializable

A generic interface for converting data types.

Method Summary

Modifier and Type	Method and Description
To	convert(From source, C context) Converts elements of type From into elements of type To.

Method Detail

convert

To convert(From source,
           C context)

Converts elements of type From into elements of type To.

Parameters:

source - The element to be converted.

context - The context with conversion instructions and utilities.

Returns:

The element in the target type.