PLAT-20 Building Alfresco Prototypes in a Few Hours

Build a prototype in less than one hour with SIDE by jck@bluexml.com @jckermagoret from @sidelabs

Who am I?Jean-Christophe Kermagoret •jck@bluexml.com •@jckermagoret •BlueXML co-founder •Specialized in MDSD, Web architectures and Alfresco

The promise •Build a prototype in less than a few hours one hourBut... •Why a prototype? •Why SIDE? •A promise... or a dream? •Proof by example

Why do I need a prototype? •To show master of Alfresco •To show focus on user needs •To impress my (future) customer •To make screenshots •To differentiate from competitors •To show professional tools

Prototype RequirementsRequired Features •Easy to use •Understandable by end-users •Usable by consultants •Usable by developers

Why SIDE?Because: •SIDE has been developed to achieve this use caseIn fact, SIDE can produce: •An Alfresco Share Application •A Domain Specialist Application •Not only for prototypes

Who is SIDE?SIDE is an open source project: •Funded by BlueXML (Alfresco Technology Partner) •It stands for Sustainable Integrated Design Environment •It implements a MDA paradigm •Its Technology Independant •Alfresco as a RI (Reference Implementation) •Download SIDE for Alfresco, CE: •http://pipin.bluexml.com/SIDE-Labs

Remember...SIDE Fills Prototype Requirements

Easy to UseSIDE-Labs provides graphical tools: •To design content types •To design input forms •To design search forms •To design views •To design portal

Understandable by End-UsersSIDE-Labs uses models in its heart: •Models are readable •Models are understandable •End-users can participate

Usable by ConsultantsSIDE-Labs is conceptual •You want to convince you understood its needs •Focus on user needs!!! •No technical skills are required •Domain and commercial skills are preferred •Consultants just need to know how to start Alfresco •Salesperson can participate

Usable by DevelopersSIDE-Labs may be technical too: •You want to invest more time in your prototype •Ask for a web developer (with java, html, js and css skills) •Ref ne consultants prototype i •Improve forms and views through usual skills •Add code •Still, no alfresco skills required (for prototypes :-)

Remember...SIDE Value Proposition

An Alfresco Share Application (ASA)SIDE-Labs generates an Alfresco Share Application •For your customer •Focused on its needs •Totally functional

An Alfresco Share Application (ASA)This application provides: •Customized input and advanced search forms •Customized document library •Customized detail page •Customized data listsYou still have work: •To polish the UI •To write workf ows and glue code l •

A Domain Specif c Application (DSA) iSIDE-Labs generates components •Components are REsT enabled •Assemble them like a mashup application •Create a Specif c application iYou still have work: •To polish the UI (forms, interactivity, ...) •To write workf ows and glue code l •

DemonstrationPrototype Building Process •First, we need a data model. •Then, generate other models •Form model •View model •Portal model •Finally, deploy them •Improve the models

Next?Win the competition •Deliver the “2 for one” message •ASA for complete ECM features (advanced users) •DSA for heavy used ECM features (common users) •Create a portfolio (screenshots, video) •Give all these materials to the sales Manager •Repeat your demonstration

RoadmapFor the next few months, well work on: •Documentation •SIDE SDK (so you can adapt existing generators) •SIDE for Alfresco 4.x •SIDE Share (f exible alternative to Alfresco Share) l •SIDE for Mobility (iPad, iPhone, Android) •SIDE for the cloud (Web tools for users and consultants) •JS Support for Business Rules •

How to ContributeExamples: •Ask for help (forums) •Enter bugs in the tracking system •Write documentation on the wiki •Adapt SIDE generators to make 4.0 appear sooner •Design models and applications •Write generators for mobile technology •Become a committer and show the direction

Download SIDE for Alfresco, CE: •http://pipin.bluexml.com/SIDE-Labs

PLAT-20 Building Alfresco Prototypes in a Few Hours

by Alfresco Software on Nov 14, 2011

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