Apache FOP

Apache FOP (Formatting Objects Processor) is an open-source print formatter driven by XSL formatting objects (XSL-FO) and an output independent formatter. It reads a formatting object tree and renders the resulting pages to a specified output format, such as PDF, PostScript, or text. It is commonly used for generating high-quality documents from XML data in batch processes.

Also known as: FOP, Apache Formatting Objects Processor, XSL-FO processor, Apache FOP tool, FOP formatter

Why learn Apache FOP?

Developers should learn Apache FOP when they need to generate professional, paginated documents like reports, invoices, or manuals from XML data in automated workflows. It is particularly useful in enterprise environments where consistency and scalability in document production are critical, such as in publishing systems or business applications that require PDF output.

Learning Resources

• docs: Apache FOP Official Documentation
• tutorial: Apache FOP Tutorial on TutorialsPoint
• docs: Apache FOP: Getting Started Guide
• video: Apache FOP on YouTube - Introduction Video