Plugging in Algorithms

Algorithms provide a powerful and flexible way of extending applications that use the Oracle Utilities Software Development Kit.

Algorithm spots in the application identify different areas that can be extended or customized by implementers. Each algorithm spot defines a set of inputs (typically via set- methods) and output (typically by get- methods).

During implementation, implementers can either re-use existing algorithm types or create new plug-in algorithm. To add a new plug-in algorithm, an implementer will follow these steps: