The Source module provides flexible data input handling through various source types, enabling you to connect Superlinked to different data streams and input methods.

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Core Source Components

Foundation components for data source management:

Source

Base source class and core functionality

Types

Source type definitions and configurations

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Source Types

Choose the appropriate source type for your data input needs:

Interactive Source

Interactive data input for experimentation and development

REST Source

REST API-based data input for web applications

Data Loader Source

Batch data loading from files and databases

In Memory Source

In-memory data source for fast development and testing

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Key Features

Source components provide:
  • Multiple Input Methods: Support for various data input patterns
  • Real-time Processing: Handle streaming and real-time data updates
  • Batch Processing: Efficient batch loading of large datasets
  • API Integration: Built-in REST API support for web-based data input
  • Development Support: Interactive sources for rapid prototyping
Different source types are optimized for specific data input scenarios. Interactive sources are ideal for development, while REST sources enable production API integrations.

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Source Selection Guide

Choose the right source type for your use case:
  • Interactive Source: Best for development, experimentation, and manual data input
  • REST Source: Ideal for production web applications with API-based data input
  • Data Loader Source: Perfect for batch processing of files, databases, and large datasets
  • In Memory Source: Optimized for testing and small-scale development scenarios
Start with Interactive Source during development for easy data manipulation, then transition to REST or Data Loader Source for production deployment.

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Data Flow Patterns

Sources handle different data input patterns:
  1. Real-time Streaming: Continuous data input from live sources
  2. Batch Loading: Periodic loading of large data volumes
  3. API Integration: RESTful data input from web applications
  4. Manual Input: Interactive data entry for testing and development