by webadmin | Jan 25, 2012 | general, system integration
System integration, also simply known as SI, is the process of putting in a new system, which can still relate and communicate with the previous system or systems, be it, or they, simple or exceedingly complicated. System integration is an arduous process, which needs a lot of setting up and development, and an implementation and optimization phase. The one objective of System integration is to solve the problems that are experienced, which cannot be solved by the existing systems. Examples of the different types of System integration are management system integration, business system integration and even software system integration. When attempting to apply software system integration, the work the current system does is first established, that is, the problems that the current system solves. When the shortcomings of the system in relation to the problem solving area are discovered, the designers of the new system must then justify how the system they wish to introduce will aid and whether it is financially viable. The new system must create profits for the organisation or at least stem losses. Management system integration brings to light new methods to reach objectives and makes use of untapped potential the previous system could not originally make use of. For example, providing wireless services to the staff that is on the field, allow for timely feedback, for example if a survey in a remote area. In this way the decision makers can make quick verdicts to the direction they should follow. This form system integration is both effective and efficient. To have your system improved as a business, all you have to do is submit...
by webadmin | Jan 18, 2012 | general, Software Development
Software migration, also known as computer migration, data migration or Personal Computer (PC) migration is moving the data and applications from one computer to another. The reasons can be because the user has either purchased a new computer, or the computers at the workplace have been upgraded to new systems. Due to the importance, or difficulty of replacing the original files and programs, the user prefer to have everything go with them to the new machine or system. Usually software migration can be done manually using software tools specific for this operation, over a data transfer cable, the link between the two computers. More often than not, full transfer of all the data and software from the source to the destination machine is not entirely necessary. Software migration in the above mentioned fashion can be entirely avoided by making use of external storage devices that will manage to store all the necessary data. Other organizations provide an internet solution for software migration, in that they allow for internet storage. This means instead of using an external hard disk for example, the user will use the internet to keep all the necessary information, and then download it onto the new machine. This removes the need for a full software migration. However, these methods do not work in the business environment. This is because some software has its necessary files in sections of the hard disk that cannot be accessed by users for one reason or another. This would result in the application reverting to the default settings, or completely malfunctioning, resulting in the need to reinstall. Files, for instance registry...
by webadmin | Dec 27, 2011 | .NET, general
PowerBuilder is an integrated development environment used to create applications. PowerBuilder to .NET is a combination of PowerBuilder and Microsoft’s .NET platform; the latest in software migration that has revolutionized the world of applications development. Though originally designed to compete with Microsoft developed IDE’s, the PowerBuilder to .NET integration was created to allow continuity for the PowerBuilder project and to take advantage of the .NET platform that many developers are now using to create business critical applications. The PowerBuilder to .NET IDE is preferred by many application developers as it is a fast, cost-effective and easy application development software. The typical PowerBuilder to .NET business application is high performance and data driven. Technology used in PowerBuilder to .NET is also unique in that it continuously evolves to accommodate the latest software advances and business needs. This ability to keep up with advances in VUI (Visual User Interface) advances as well as functionality creates valuable competitive advantage for businesses that use the PowerBuilder to .NET platform. One of the reasons the PowerBuilder to .NET platform is favoured as rapid application development software by developers is its speed and simplicity. This development speed is attributed to the original PowerBuilder to .NET ‘Data Window’ technology. This function imported from the PowerBuilder Classic version allows developers to use minimal coding to create data rich applications. Thanks to DataWindow, developers using PowerBuilder to .NET only need to use five lines of coding script to apply custom business logic. The simplicity created by the PowerBuilder to .NET technology through its declarative programming environment, coupled with increased levels of abstraction reduces complexities of development and thus...
by webadmin | Dec 22, 2011 | general, JAVA
PowerBuilder has for years been considered the best application development software among RAD software’s. Its main benefits are speed and simplicity, which are offered by its Data Window component. Unfortunately though, due to advances in technology, programming languages as well as business needs PowerBuilder is falling into obscurity. The results of this are diminished support services as PowerBuilder experts are becoming scarce and a lack of extensibility for Power Builder based applications. This has necessitated migration to modern platforms such as Java and Microsoft .Net platforms. Legacy migrations such as PowerBuilder to Java have their benefits as well as complications. The main benefit that is reaped from the PowerBuilder to Java migration is platform flexibility. Other advantages associated with this migration are both platforms have the same type of look and feel and PowerBuilder to Java has some degree of automation. There is error handling and security as well as near exact replication. As an upgrade, the PowerBuilder to Java migration provides similar services as the PowerBuilder Classic version, just with more efficient technology. As such the Power Builder to Java upgrade should be able to provide the same productivity levels and higher in a modern environment; little to no limitations on the target server platform as well as an open, flexible platform development environment. This means the upgrade should enable application design and creation using the latest software development methods. Maintenance costs should also be reduced. As with any legacy system migration, quite a bit of money and expertise is needed. Further more migrations such as PowerBuilder to Java can be risky and complex as critical business applications...
by webadmin | Dec 19, 2011 | Code Generation, general
Code generation is a technique that is used in the development of applications. There are many types of code generators on the market, each with their unique capabilities. Visual basic code generator is currently the favourite among programmers. This rapid application development tool is generally used to create windows applications. A task it efficiently completes in a short period of time. The basic task of the visual basic code generator is to convert source code data from intermediate language form into a language that can easily be read and enacted by a computer. Code generators such as the visual basic code generator can normally perform dual functions. Aside from intermediate representation conversion, they also try to improve on the code. This optimization can be pursued on the instructional level; where the generator opts for either faster or fewer instructions. It can also be pursued at the more advanced stage through exploitation of available registers and avoidance and elimination of redundant computations. The typical process that the visual basic code generator goes through includes selection, scheduling, allocation and debugging. At the first two stages of the process, the visual basic code generator chooses the set of instructions that it is going to implement. It then determines the order in which these instructions are to be executed. This step could also contribute in terms of speed optimization; especially in the case of pipe-lined machines. In the third step, allocation refers to the collection of associated variables to the available processor register. The final stage of the visual basic code generator is the debugging process. This ensures that there is no data...
by webadmin | Dec 16, 2011 | .NET, general, Software Development
Visual basics software is programming software created by Microsoft to aid in the development of programs and applications. The .NET framework is also a Microsoft windows creation designed specifically for use in applications developed on a windows platform. It is basically a large base class library that makes it possible for language interoperability to take place (i.e.: it allows each programming language, in its framework to use codes written in other programming languages). The VB to .NET integration promises to revolutionize program and application development by optimizing the individual functions of visual basics and .NET framework software. VB to .NET is basically an introduction of various syntactical changes and migration to the visual basics programming software. In fact, these VB to .NET features may make it a bit harder to acclimatize, for programmers who started of using Quick basic and GW basic. Though it was easier to upgrade from these program builders to MS visual basic while building up on basic programming knowledge, an upgrade from VB to .NET will not be so simple. This new program has optimized programming by altering coding rules; increasing the number of low-level constructs that are exposed and enforcing a number of programming practices. The major change visible in the VB to .NET program is the IDE. The Integrated Development Environment in this upgraded version presents differences in interfaces. The property page design for the Active X design for instance has been replaced by a property grid display. That said though, VB to .NET still retains the options available in the visual basics software; just displayed in an easier and more flexible manner....
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