Build-IT Development Framework
The Challenge
No two companies work alike. Each company has different demands, different platforms.
Data are modeled in the domain model. This is an object representation of the business data which the application needs to work with. However complex your environment is, Build-it allows for the visual presentation and the maintenance of your business data to be done in a simple way. These screens are based on XML. There is another difficulty to overcome. A user-friendly application lets the user go through as few screens as possible in order to find the desired information. It is not enough that the screens load quickly, there needs to be as much information as possible on a single screen. The user-friendliness takes the central stage: the screens all have a uniform look and as much information as possible can be found on a single screen.
The PearlChain Solution
PearlChain.net continues where your existing systems end. Using the most modern technologies, such as XML-based web services, we disclose all necessary information. The existing systems are used as a source of information and as a stable base for invoicing and accountancy. Build-it is a development framework that is exceptionally well-suited for those companies who wish to develop applications themselves in a streamlined and simple way. Build-it allows the developer to create a screen that can be completely adapted to suit the needs and wishes of every individual user. Furthermore, the developer can choose when to hand-code a part and when to let the system do this automatically. This way, he can use the framework when it suits him, but he still has the possibility to make changes where needed.
The Architecture
The architecture of our solution is based on a multi-tier approach. This gives us the opportunity to separate 3 tiers and work with the most appropriate solution for each tier.
· Presentation Tier: This layer contains the screens that the user sees.Advantages
· Integration of applications: The input/output of several applications is represented on a single screen. All the information can be found with just a click.