Prerequisites

The following are the prerequisites for building an adapter for the Calibo Accelerate platform:

Java Proficiency

Proficiency in Java programming is essential, as Calibo Accelerate's microservices are written in Java. A solid understanding of Java syntax, libraries, and best practices will be necessary for adapter development.
Quality Assurance

In the case of Calibo Accelerate platform, adapters are required to undergo rigorous unit and integration testing. Prior to integration submission, it is essential to provide a detailed documentation of comprehensive use cases, scenarios, and test results related to the adapter's performance within a testing environment.
Proficiency in AWS Cloud

Since the Calibo Accelerate platform operates in the AWS cloud environment, a fundamental understanding of AWS services, architecture, and deployment practices is crucial for seamless integration of adapters.

Understanding of SaaS and Microservices

Familiarity with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) concepts and microservices architecture is necessary to align adapter development with the Calibo Accelerate platform's structure and functionalities.
Data Processing and Transformation

For adapters involving data ingestion and transformation, proficiency in data processing techniques and familiarity with ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes will be required.
Databricks Expertise

If an adapter involves integration with Databricks for data processing, familiarity with Databricks' features, notebooks, data pipelines, and transformations is necessary.
DevOps Knowledge

Understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and continuous integration, is important due to Calibo Accelerate's integration with tools like Jenkins, JFrog, and SonarQube.
Web Application Development Skills

If an adapter involves web application components, expertise in web development technologies such as React JS, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks will be needed. In addition to this, experience with libraries like yFiles for HTML, react-query, Material UI Design are an add on.
Data Quality and Validation

For adapters related to data quality rules and validation, knowledge of data quality best practices, data profiling, and validation methodologies is essential.
API Integration

Ability to integrate with various APIs, both within the Calibo Accelerate platform and external tools like Databricks, is crucial for seamless interaction and data exchange.
Security Practices

Understanding of security practices related to SaaS applications and cloud environments is vital to ensure that adapters adhere to Calibo Accelerate's security protocols.
Version Control

Proficiency in using version control systems like Git is important for managing adapter code changes, collaboration, and tracking revisions.
Agile Development Methodology

Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban is advantageous, as the Calibo Accelerate platform follows Agile practices for development and deployment.

By fulfilling these prerequisites, adapter developers can contribute effectively to the Calibo Accelerate platform, enhancing its capabilities and seamlessly integrating additional technologies, which in turn empowers users to leverage its full potential in self-service data pipelines, web applications, and DevOps processes.