The Challenge
The Progress DataDirect Autonomous REST Connector makes it easy to connect to REST APIs using ODBC or JDBC without writing custom code. At the heart of this capability is the Autonomous REST Composer, a powerful UI tool that helps users quickly create REST configuration files, or .REST files. These define how the Connector interacts with REST endpoints, enabling seamless connectivity to APIs.
Traditionally, the Composer has been a standalone tool. Users launch it, configure REST endpoints and download .REST files to connect to their applications. This approach works well for individual developers, but for OEMs building integrated solutions, it creates friction. OEMs need more flexibility to deliver a seamless experience for their customers and want the ability to embed and brand the Autonomous REST Composer within their own applications, creating a unified, customized interface without compromising functionality.
The Breakthrough
With our latest release, we’ve unlocked that capability. OEMs can now white label and embed the Autonomous REST Composer directly into their applications—whether on-premises or in the cloud. This isn’t just a cosmetic change; it’s a completely new integration experience.
Imagine your customers configuring REST endpoints, downloading .REST files and debugging API issues—all within your branded UI. No switching tools, no extra steps—just a smooth, native experience.
The Power of Customization
Here’s what makes this feature transformative:
- Brand It Your Way : Add your logo, colors and styles to match your application perfectly.
- Control the Experience : Hide or modify links, adjust CSS and enable or disable models based on your needs.
- Deploy Anywhere : Host the Composer as a servlet using Apache Tomcat, Docker or any standard container, with Web Application Archive (WAR packaging for easy integration.
- Secure and Scalable : Built-in SSL configuration and diagnostics support stability and security for SaaS deployments.
Why It Matters
This capability turns the Composer from standalone to a fully embeddable component of your platform. It empowers OEMs to deliver a seamless, branded experience that accelerates adoption and enhances customer satisfaction. For Progress, it means enabling our partners to unlock the full potential of the Autonomous REST Connector.
Ready to Explore?
Check out the official documentation to learn how to brand and deploy the Composer in your environment. Or watch the following demo.
Kumar Vikesh
Kumar has been at Progress for the past 15 years, having worked as a developer, engineer and most recently as a Technical Product Manager.
Projects
MYSQL-UDT: The project involves design and implementation of new SQL statement for User Defined data type (UDT) for distinct types. The statements would be ANSI SQL standard statement. The aim of the project is to do the changes to MYSQL database engine to support the distinct User Defined Types. This project will add new code to the different component of the database engine, such as syntaxes, parser, and executor modules as appropriate.
Environment: Linux
Role: Involved in Preparing Requirement specification, Preparing High Level Design and Low level design for the project. I developed the module that will create UDT, Drop UDT and use UDT in Create table, alter table etc.
SQL Grammar Test Framework: This is a framework that generates SQL in an automated manner. The objective of this framework would be as follows: Complementing the feature and systems integration testing that each of the database solutions providers may already have, as part of their testing process.
Environment: Linux
Role: Involved in preparing the requirement specification, design documents.I worked on the development of UI part and Query generation module using BNF grammar file.
MATRIX: Developing an antivirus solution for the Vmware virtual infrastructure. The Software provides security against malware (virus, spyware, Trojans etc.) for OSes running within the virtualization environment. The technologies involved are C/C++. Target platforms are Windows Server 2003 and for RTA (Real-time agent) component Win2k, 2k3, XP, Vista for 32/64-bit platforms.
Environment: Windows, VMware
Role: Developed the Update Module of the software. This also involves Reading and Modifing the registry, mounting the Registry Hive of a remote virtual machine into the local registry. Implementing the Proxy setting page for getting pattern and engine updates. VmWare installations.
Specialties
C, C++, VC++, Unix, System Programming Windows, Win32 SDK Prograaming, MFC, PERL Scripts, GDB, NETBEANS, Vi editor, Database Internals, Antivirus Software, SDLC, Rational Rose