Orika

NEW We are pleased to announce the release of Orika 1.2.0! This version is available on Maven central repository

see ReleaseNotes for more details

Also, check out our new FAQ

What?

Orika is a Java Bean mapping framework that recursively copies (among other capabilities) data from one object to another. It can be very useful when developing multi-layered applications.

Why?

Struggling with hand coded and reflection-based mappers? Orika can be used to simplify the process of mapping between one object layer and another.

Our ambition is to build a comprehensive, efficient and robust Java bean mapping solution. Orika focuses on automating as much as possible, while providing customization through configuration and extension where needed.

Orika enables the developer to :

• Map complex and deeply structured objects
• "Flatten" or "Expand" objects by mapping nested properties to top-level properties, and vice versa
• Create mappers on-the-fly, and apply customizations to control some or all of the mapping
• Create converters for complete control over the mapping of a specific set of objects anywhere in the object graph--by type, or even by specific property name
• Handle proxies or enhanced objects (like those of Hibernate, or the various mock frameworks)
• Apply bi-directional mapping with one configuration
• Map to instances of an appropriate concrete class for a target abstract class or interface

How?

Orika uses byte code generation to create fast mappers with minimal overhead. Take a look at this simple performance test : http://bit.ly/pJ7n6t

Want to give Orika a try? Check out the http://code.google.com/p/orika/wiki/GettingStartedGuide.