Glossary

import handler

This a type of handler which is responsible for a particular set of data import/export task(s).

The import handler manages data connections and transactions, and invokes one or more importers to process the data. See also Import Handler vs. Importer.

Note that “import/export handler” is the more proper term to use here but it is often shortened to just “import handler” for convenience.

importer

This refers to a Python class/instance responsible for processing a particular data model for an import/export job.

For instance there is usually one importer per table, when importing to the app database (regardless of source). See also Import Handler vs. Importer.

Note that “importer/exporter” is the more proper term to use here but it is often shortened to just “importer” for convenience.