Record2JSON

Parse and convert stringified Java records into JSON.

Background

With the introduction of Java records in Java 16, the default toString() implementation provides a more human-readable string representation of objects.This improved format, e.g. ExampleRecord(field1=value1, field2=value2), is useful for debugging and logging. However, this string representation should not be mistaken for serialization, as it is not intended for data exchange or persistence.

Purpose

There may be scenarios where a record has been stringified, e.g. in logs, and needs to be recovered and serialized into a JSON for further processing. Record2JSON parses the string and converts it into a valid JSON string.

Features

(Draft Roadmap)

1. Validate Input String
   • Ensure that the input string is a valid stringified record.
2. Validate Record Structure
   • Support providing a JSON Schema for the expected structure.
   • Support providing field names and Class<?> arguments for the expected structure.
3. Further Configurations
   • Support additional customizations.
     • Prettify, for example
4. Return a Valid JSON String
   • Convert the parsed object into a JSON string.