by webadmin | Feb 7, 2012 | general, main, Software Development
Software development is when a user desires to create new software or, usually, upgrade their already existing system for a more efficient one. The users can be as diverse and large as an entire corporation or organization, a team that relies heavily on said software or even a small group of individuals. Once they establish that they wish to create a new system or upgrade said existing system, they will be required to devise and implement a master plan which will lead to the creation of this new system. Several steps are required to complete this software development process. This includes, but is not limited to, working out what the system needs to accomplish, developing it accordingly, writing out the code, thorough testing and debugging, and finally launching, should everything work out. This development process can take as few as a motivated programmer to several or even hundreds of developers. To establish what is required from the system, in other words, the problem(s) that it must solve, there has to be research. Sometimes the problem can be a common one, requiring the creators of new software to make theirs to solve the problem in a way that puts their product ahead of their competitors. However the problem can be entirely new, requiring the team to come up with a method of resolving it. Finally, it can be a recent problem that has been discovered, making the previous software obsolete, requiring a new creation to resolve said problem. And so, at this point of software development, the goals that are meant to be attained are set out. Once these objectives...
by webadmin | Feb 7, 2012 | general, main, Software Development
Software conversion also known as computer migration, data migration or software migration is the copying of files from one computer to another computer, usually a newer version. And so, because the user does not want to lose the data and application stored on the “host” computer, they copy the necessary files and applications that are needed. Software conversion can be accomplished by use of an external storage medium such as an external hard disk. However, imagine that you have been asked to transfer data and application of an entire company to the newer machines. That would require more space than the common hard disks can contains. Therefore, looking ahead, certain companies saw this problem and solved it by providing internet storage. This assists users to accomplish software conversion by allowing the needed data and programs to be sent online to a protected server, and so after the machines are changed, they data is downloaded into the new systems. Another method involves using a data cable connection when one needs to perform a software conversion. All the user is required to do is either to send the data to the new computer on a network, or backup the data on the organization’s server (if one is present) then restore it accordingly. Sometimes, a software conversion becomes an unnecessary mission in that the machines that are being upgraded to already come with the necessary programs. However, there are several files perhaps that the user still requires, and so there is less that needs to be moved. If any applications, never the less, there may be a few programs the user needs...
by webadmin | Feb 7, 2012 | general, main, Software Development, 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 | Feb 7, 2012 | general, legacy modernization, main, 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 | Feb 7, 2012 | .NET, general, main, Software Development
Power builder 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 Power Builder 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 ‘DataWindow’ 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...
by webadmin | Feb 7, 2012 | general, JAVA, main, Software Development
The Common Business Oriented Language, abbreviated as COBOL is among the oldest languages used in programming. Created in the late 1950’s most organizations legacy systems are in fact based on COBOL programming. Due to this though, most companies are finding it hard to update their business processes to reflect the changes in technology. The main problem that is associated with using COBOL legacy systems is that it is an expensive platform to maintain, especially since the number of programmers that are familiar with COLBOL keeps reducing each year. Furthermore it prevents companies from being able to standardize their technology as modern software is not compatible with these older platforms. Since rewriting the source code is equally expensive most firms are viewing migration from COBOL to Java as a more viable option. If you’re not entirely convinced to jump on the COBOL to Java bandwagon you can review the other alternatives available and compare the cost and benefits of all the options. Two other methods of dealing with the issues presented by legacy system use are modernization or re-writing. Modernization entails upgrading to the latest program which will standardize coding format and make it easier to maintain code. The drawback of this though is that the firm will continue to incur COBOL maintenance costs and the system still cannot be integrated with modern technologies. Rewriting entails translating COBOL into a modern code, which while the cleanest method to use is very expensive very slow. The beauty of Java as a programming language is that it can run on practically any operating system platform. COBOL to Java migration should be a...
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