Docs on using/ building prebidjs without adapters and use with prebid server (push gvlid's and tranform bid params function)

[spormeon]

So i had a chat with @patmmccann on adops slack about this. Its about putting up some docs for people on the ability to build prebidjs without the adapters that are needed for bidders that can use prebid server. Apparaently this is possible again now ( as it used to be, way back) but there are a few "quirks", i.e define gvlid in config, and set up the "transform bid params function". For the life of me i've done some searching and can't find any example anywhere on how to do this, which is the suggestion in effect. Is it possible to put up some docs, so people know/ can see how to do this. Pat suggested I write something, whihc happy to do, but i dont know what to do yet as got no examples etc. If someone can show me/ tell me, happy to write something, once know whats what adn how to do.

[patmmccann]

The transformBidParams functionality was removed in 9 because we made it no longer necessary. The parameter type conversions are now all handled server side. The one exception is appnexuis, which moved this fuinctionality into a standalone module when their adapter is serverside and you are a appnexus premium prebid server client.

How about we'll add some text to the top of https://docs.prebid.org/prebid-server/use-cases/pbs-pbjs.html assuring one it is possible to simply not install the adapter and the example configuration is for a bidder that does not have an adapter included in the js build.

[spormeon]

sounds good to me, anywhere people can see i guess. So appnexus is the only one you cant do this with now? i.e you still go to build prebidjs with their adapter if using s2s. If so, shouldn't they "fall in line" with everyone else, for if people want to setup their own prebid server?

[patmmccann]

Xandr has said their interim solution is not long for this world