# Summary

Before developing a connector, ensure the following components are available.

1. **Prerequisites**
   1. JDK 21
   2. Maven
   3. oe\_csp\_sdk\_core built and installed, or available in your Maven repository (provides csp-sdk-core)
2. **Connector Implementation**
   1. Each connector module implements:
      1. AppsConnector
      2. MetadataService
      3. QueryService
   2. The connector must also include SPI registration.
   3. Optional quick app for standalone connector testing
3. **Build Process**
   1. Build connectors using: mvn clean install
   2. Use the build script (./build-csp-sdk.sh) to generate the assembly JAR.
4. **Testing**
   1. Connectors can be tested using:
      1. csp-api unified testing API
      2. standalone connector quick application
5. **Adding a New Connector**
   1. Create a new module
   2. Implement the required connector contracts
   3. Add the SPI registration file
   4. Add the module and dependencies to:
      1. Parent POM
      2. csp-api
      3. Assembly module
   5. Build and test

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