Code Generator Utility: Automating Standardized Code Generation

Introduction

In modern software development, generating code has become quite easy with advancements in AI-powered tools. However, maintaining a standardized API structure and ensuring consistency across projects remains a challenge. Traditionally, organizations had to develop internal tools that integrated with Jenkins and other automation platforms to streamline code generation. One such powerful tool that facilitates this process is Telosys.

Setting Up Telosys for Code Generation

1. Download and Install Telosys

1. Open Eclipse and navigate to Help → Install New Software. 2. Enter the following update site URL in the search bar: https://www.telosys.org/eclipse/v211 3. Select the checkbox next to Uncategorized and click Next. 4. Follow the installation prompts and click Finish. 5. Restart Eclipse to apply changes.

2. Configuring Telosys with Your Project

1. Right-click on your project’s core package and go to Properties. 2. Select the Telosys Tools tab and click Init Telosys Tools. 3. Once initialized, Telosys Tools will be available in your project module.

3. Configuring Database Connection

1. Open the dbcfg file and provide your database connection details. 2. Click Generate Repository (Telosys supports multiple databases). 3. Open MYSQL.dbrep file and select the required table from the Entity Name dropdown. 4. Enter the desired Entity Class name.

4. Bulk Code Generation

1. Go to the Bulk Generation tab and check all tables for which you need to generate classes. 2. On the right pane, select the appropriate template from the dropdown. 3. Click Generate to create entity classes for the selected tables.

References & Additional Resources

For more detailed documentation, visit: - Telosys Eclipse Plugin Guide: https://telosys.org/eclipsePlugin.html - Telosys CLI Setup: https://www.telosys.org/cli.html#setup