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Data Transformation

APIs support input and output in the form of files, URLs, text strings, buffers, and streams.

If a transformation defines multiple input ports or output ports, the APIs can specify the locations of each port independently. In addition, you can use actions to obtain input from sources such as databases and message queues or to write output to such locations. For more information about ports and actions, see the

Data Transformation

User Guide

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By combining these approaches, you can use a unlimited number of input/output locations in your applications.