Introduction to AGEIPort
AGEIPort, which stands for Alibaba Generic Export Import Framework, is an excellently performing and highly reliable data import and export solution developed within Alibaba's digital supply chain. This framework is widely used across Alibaba Group in departments like Hema, Cainiao, Local Services, Alibaba Health, DingTalk, and Taobao. It has become a foundational component for many technical modules, demonstrating its stability by handling 300 to 400 billion data entries per month even during major sales events like 618 and Double 11.
The framework is built on an event-driven architecture and adheres to modern design principles, enabling developers to swiftly deliver high-performance, user-friendly, and easy-to-maintain data import/export functionalities in complex B2B business scenarios.
Key Features
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Flexible Execution: AGEIPort offers transparent options for executing tasks either on a single machine or across clusters, with both serial and parallel processing available. This significantly boosts data processing performance by allowing developers to focus solely on business logic.
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Real-time Feedback: It calculates and provides real-time progress updates, enhancing user experience by avoiding simulated data processing statuses.
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Customization for Complex Projects: Designed for B2B environments with complex business needs, AGEIPort supports multiple definitions and configurations to cater to diverse scenarios. This makes it a robust base for platform-based, PaaS, or SaaS products.
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Comprehensive Components: A wide range of components are included for immediate use across various contexts and functionalities.
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GitOps Integration: Embodying the GitOps philosophy, it encapsulates immutable infrastructure within a Git repository, streamlining deployments for faster, more stable, and secure releases and rollbacks.
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Decentralized Architecture: Business applications can form their own cluster resources, ensuring high isolation, scalability, and availability for business functionalities.
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Standardized Processes: It defines clear processes for task handling and code development, separating responsibilities between interfaces to enhance maintainability.
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Domain Clarity: Through generic interface design, AGEIPort clarifies domain models in import/export functions, reducing reliance on maps or JSON parameters and improving code maintainability.
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Performance Monitoring: It records the execution of business logic, aiding in the optimization of code performance.
Architecture Overview
AGEIPort is broken down into three main modules:
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ageiport-processor: This is the core module, required in any application handling data operations. Developers implement interfaces in this module to encapsulate business logic, facilitating data transfer during task execution.
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ageiport-task: Serving as the task management module, it interacts with the database and provides HTTP interfaces to the processor module. This module supports task creation and lifecycle management and requires deployment with database access.
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ageiport-web: Although optional, this module offers HTTP/Websocket interfaces for frontend operations like task management and file handling. If its capabilities do not fit user needs, custom controller code can be developed.
Fundamental Concepts
- Main Task: Refers to the primary execution of an import or export task, coordinated by a designated machine.
- Sub Task: Represents parts of the main task, each handling a segment of the operation, such as exporting a specific data batch.
- Slice: This is a division of data or conditions into manageable pieces, calculating total count and offset for efficient processing.
- Dynamic Column: Allows flexibility in data column names, adjusting according to date or other factors.
- Query, View, Data Objects: These generic parameters help map and construct query parameters or transform data into appropriate formats for storage or processing.
For a seamless start, developers can download the project and run tests in the ageiport-test module, noting tasks will be temporarily stored in memory during testing. Further exploration of AGEIPort's capabilities can be achieved through its comprehensive documentation.
Who Uses AGEIPort?
AGEIPort is employed by various Alibaba units, including digital supply chains, Hema, Cainiao, local services, Alibaba Health, DingTalk, Taobao, and Alibaba Cloud.
Contact
For assistance, issues can be submitted through Github, with the development team responding periodically. Urgent inquiries can be directed to Ling Yi at [email protected].