Cool:genOutlineWhat is Cool:gen ?What is it used for ?Comparison with JDeveloper & RationalRoseCool:gen ToolsetData Model in Cool:genPage Flow Diagram Feature (Dialog Design)IEF ModelGeneration Defaults for Java codeGeneration possible for different DBMSFeatures and Benefits ….Some StatisticsConclusionReferencesThank YouCool:genCIS 764, Fall 2007 PresentationBy Mandar HaridasOutline What is Cool:gen? Why is it required? Comparison with Similar Products Features ConclusionWhat is Cool:gen ?Model Driven Application Tool Supports development of web based applications, enterprise wide client-server applications as well as more traditional applications (mainframe)Enterprise-designed tool that generates code (e.g. ASP, JAVA, COBOL etc.) for the complete solution, including application logic, communications infrastructures, web servers, and browser interfaces. Maintenance occurs in the model’s code (Information Engineering Facility IEF), not the generated code.What is it used for ?Cool:gen provides an environment of application development tools linked together by an underlying framework that provides flexibility in development. It also includes a set of Encyclopedia tools that provide model management, public interfaces to third-party products and reverse engineering of non- Cool:gen applications.Deployment options include choosing operating systems, languages, middleware, and databasesIntended to shield the developer from the complexities of building complete multi-tier cross-platform applications.Comparison with JDeveloper & RationalRoseJDeveloper works only with Oracle. Cool:gen works with DB2, Oracle, SQL Server and InformixJDeveloper generates Java code. Cool:gen writes code in native syntax (Information Engineering Facility, IEF). This code can be translated into Java, C, Cobol, VB etcIEF code is more “English like”. Hence it is ideal to be used in Design Modeling Phase.Design features of Rational Rose are more extensive than that of Cool:gen. Cool:gen’s code generation capabilities are however unmatchable.Cool:gen ToolsetData Model in Cool:genPage Flow Diagram Feature (Dialog Design)IEF ModelGeneration Defaults for Java codeGeneration possible for different DBMSFeatures and Benefits ….Ensures integrity and consistency in total delivery process at all times.Provides 100% generation of data, complex logic, communications and presentation application components from high-level graphically rich specifications.Provides applications for a variety of platforms, operating systems, databases and languages.Provides technology independence to guard against environmental lock-in and to support portability and interoperability among the multiple environments.Some StatisticsUse of Cool:gen results in the following gains(compared to applications in which it is not used)Development Productivity Ratio: 2.1 to 5.1Design Errors (in numbers): 50% to 75% lessDesign Error Corrections: 50% Fix < 1 hourManual Coding: ZeroConclusionProvides a uniform integrated structuredModel/framework to develop new applications, provides a sound approach for organizations to quickly transition to new platforms without deep technical expertise on the new target environment and without rewriting codeWith Cool:gen, maintenance of applications is very easy as every process is defined during the design stage and any changes in the design will automatically reflect in the end product. No manual coding required.Accelerated systems development: It uses state-of-the-art multi-platform GUI controls and RAD tools to deliver powerful applications fast.ReferencesTitle Source/Date LinkInformation Engineering FacilityWikipedia,October 6 2007http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_Engineering_FacilityCombining Information Engineering and Object Orientation with AllFusion Plex William A. Hunt, October 2006 http://www.ca.com/files/WhitePapers/combining_info_engineer_allfusion_plex_wp.pdf Experiences with Advantage Gen 6.5 Beta 2Michel Coudron,November 18 2002http://www.coolprofs.nl/uploads/coolprofs_6_5_beta_experiences_edge.pdfCool:gen Product Component TemplateJanuary 11, 2005http://www.oa.missouri.gov/itsd/cio/architecture/domains/application/PC-AllFusionARC.pdfThank YouQuestions
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