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Leveraging existing Java-based capabilities for data transformations in a Mule application can enhance efficiency and reuse. Here’s how to integrate Java classes for transformations:

Create Java Classes:

Ensure the Java classes that contain the transformation logic are available in the Mule application project.

Compile the Java classes if they are not already compiled and place the .class files or JAR file in the Mule project’s classpath.

Configure DataWeave to Call Java Methods:

Use DataWeave’s capability to invoke Java methods within the transformation scripts.

Import the Java classes and methods in the DataWeave script.

%dw 2.0 import * from my.package.ClassName output application/json --- { transformedData: ClassName::methodName(payload) }

Perform Transformations:

Write DataWeave scripts that call the appropriate Java methods to perform the necessary transformations.

Ensure the input and output types match between DataWeave and the Java methods.

Test Transformations:

Thoroughly test the transformations to ensure the Java methods are correctly invoked and the expected transformations are applied.

This approach allows for seamless integration of existing Java logic into Mule applications, leveraging DataWeave’s power for comprehensive data transformations.

References

MuleSoft Documentation: DataWeave and Java Integration

MuleSoft Documentation: Using Java with Mule