Developing an XML data extraction extension

The sample XML data extraction extension is a plug-in that can export BIRT report data in XML format. It is found in the Third Edition (published 2011):

http://www.actuate.com/birt/contributions

Typically, report developers render BIRT report data to XML to enable sharing data with another application. The XML data extraction extension extends the functionality defined by the org.eclipse.birt.report.engine.dataExtraction package, which is part of the org.eclipse.birt.report.engine.dataextraction plug-in.

In the course of developing the XML data extraction extension, you perform the following tasks:

Create an XML data extraction extension project in the Eclipse PDE.

Define the dependencies.

Declare the plug-in extension point.

Implement the plug-in interfaces.

Test the extension.