Inquiry About Importing Java Libraries into Appian

Question

Dear Community, 
 I am currently researching whether it is possible to import a Java library (Java JAR) into Appian and use it as a reusable component within Appian applications. 
 Specifically, I would like to know: 
 
 Can a Java library (e.g., a JAR file) be imported into Appian and used as a native function or service? 
 If so, what are the recommended steps for integrating a Java-based business logic library into Appian? 
 Are there any limitations or best practices when using Java-based logic within Appian? 
 
 Additionally, I would appreciate it if you could provide any relevant documentation, best practices, or examples regarding Java integration within Appian. 
 Thank you for your support.

Mathieu Drouin · Answer

1. Yes. 
 2. See here https://docs.appian.com/suite/help/25.1/Custom_Function_Plug-ins.html 
 3. I believe they only accept open source libraries (with proper license) to be included in plugins. Otherwise, all the other best practices, you will find in the documentation.

David Jimenez Calleja · Answer

As Mathieu said, you can import a Java library into Appian, but it must be compliant and implemented according to what is specified in the link pointed in the second bullet. If you need to import a native Java library, you have to do so by implementing a smart service or function that wraps it.

Inquiry About Importing Java Libraries into Appian

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