Dusting off your toolbox
Looking across both the basic and advanced customizations provides some idea about the extensibility of the platform. A commonly asked question at this point in the architecture discussion is, Does Alfresco have an API? Actually, it has several. Let's look at what APIs are available and where they are used. This should also give you some idea as to the tools and skills you'll need to have in your toolbox as you embark on your own projects.
The following table shows the APIs available and where they are used:
|
Alfresco API |
Where Used |
Comments |
|
Foundation API |
Rule actions, behaviors, Java-based web scripts, web client customizations, Activiti, standalone applications that embed the Alfresco repository. |
As the name ... |
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