Plugin Factory

When creating programs, developers usually end up setting the projects or classes they need and typing long lines of code, sometimes repetitively. Errors can seep in the programs due to wrong spelling, incomplete structures and invalid references. Intuitive development environments such as Visual Studio 2005 reduce these sources of errors a great deal yet logic errors can still persist. This is especially true in modular applications where one application can consist of a large number of interconnected programs. Developers therefore have to keep track of their relationships as well.

The CBP software development kit includes the Connected Business Plugin Factory (CBPF), an integrated designer tool for creating CBP plug-ins. This tool sets up the framework by automatically creating the projects for new custom plug-ins and applies the best practices for smart client service oriented applications. Using the CBPF ensures that the developer will not neglect to include the outstanding features of the CBP in their plug-ins: smart client service compatibility, extendibility and modularity. The developer will be spared the task of creating the projects of the different CBP layers individually and typing the right code within each one of them. Sporting a wizard-like interface, the developer needs only fill up the location of the appropriate DLL, class or interface when prompted, and the structure of the plug-in is set up automatically. The developer can now focus on his custom code and not worry about the back-end system functionality. The CBPF makes sure that best practices are applied to the program while cutting development time significantly.

The CBPF is a guidance package for Visual Studio 2005 that also includes prescriptive instructions that provide a reference for the developer while carrying on with his duties. The developer can review topics without moving out of the Visual Studio environment.

The Connected Business Plugin Factory in Easy Steps

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