reportpdf

Reportpdf is a software library and file format intended for generating PDF documents from structured data. It is typically used to produce printable reports, invoices, dashboards, and other business documents without manual drafting.

Design and architecture: The system usually separates data access, template rendering, and PDF emission. Templates describe the structure and styling, with placeholders for data elements, control structures for iteration and conditionals, and support for reusable components.

Features: templating and data binding; multi-page layouts; tables, charts, and images; scalable typography and styling; support for vector graphics; document metadata, bookmarks, and hyperlinks; accessibility tagging; encryption and digital signatures; font embedding; content compression.

Language bindings and platforms: Implementations exist for multiple languages; common examples include Python, Java, and JavaScript environments; some projects provide CLI tools for standalone usage.

Uses: generating financial statements, monthly reports, regulatory filings, operational dashboards, and automated mail merges.

Comparison: Reportpdf shares goals with established tools such as ReportLab, iText, and Apache FOP; what distinguishes reportpdf is a templating-driven workflow that emphasizes separation of concerns.

History and status: The term "reportpdf" appears in open-source and commercial contexts as a descriptor for PDF-report generation tooling; no universal standard exists.

See also: PDF, ReportLab, iText, Apache FOP.