PLAT-20 Building Alfresco Prototypes in a Few Hours
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The document discusses the development of prototypes using the open-source project 'Side', which enables users to quickly build Alfresco Share applications and domain-specific applications in under an hour. It highlights the benefits of prototypes for demonstrating user needs and impressing clients, and outlines the tools and skills required for successful implementation. Additionally, the document mentions future enhancements and support for Side, focusing on improving user experience and expanding functionality.
PLAT-20 Building Alfresco Prototypes in a Few Hours
- 1. Build a prototype in less than one hour with SIDE by [email protected] @jckermagoret from @sidelabs
- 2. Who am I? Jean-Christophe Kermagoret •[email protected] •@jckermagoret •BlueXML co-founder •Specialized in MDSD, Web architectures and Alfresco
- 3. The promise •Build a prototype in less than a few hours one hour But... •Why a prototype? •Why SIDE? •A promise... or a dream? •Proof by example
- 4. 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
- 5. Prototype Requirements Required Features •Easy to use •Understandable by end-users •Usable by consultants •Usable by developers
- 6. Why SIDE? Because: •SIDE has been developed to achieve this use case In fact, SIDE can produce: •An Alfresco Share Application •A Domain Specialist Application •Not only for prototypes
- 7. 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 •It's Technology Independant •Alfresco as a RI (Reference Implementation) •Download SIDE for Alfresco, CE: •http://pipin.bluexml.com/SIDE-Labs
- 8. Remember... SIDE Fills Prototype Requirements
- 9. Easy to Use SIDE-Labs provides graphical tools: •To design content types •To design input forms •To design search forms •To design views •To design portal
- 10. Understandable by End-Users SIDE-Labs uses models in its heart: •Models are readable •Models are understandable •End-users can participate
- 11. Usable by Consultants SIDE-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
- 12. Usable by Developers SIDE-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 consultant's prototype i •Improve forms and views through usual skills •Add code •Still, no alfresco skills required (for prototypes :-)
- 14. An Alfresco Share Application (ASA) SIDE-Labs generates an Alfresco Share Application •For your customer •Focused on its needs •Totally functional
- 15. An Alfresco Share Application (ASA) This application provides: •Customized input and advanced search forms •Customized document library •Customized detail page •Customized data lists You still have work: •To polish the UI •To write workf ows and glue code l •
- 16. A Domain Specif c Application (DSA) i SIDE-Labs generates components •Components are REsT enabled •Assemble them like a mashup application •Create a Specif c application i You still have work: •To polish the UI (forms, interactivity, ...) •To write workf ows and glue code l •
- 17. Demonstration Prototype Building Process •First, we need a data model. •Then, generate other models •Form model •View model •Portal model •Finally, deploy them •Improve the models
- 18. 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
- 19. Roadmap For the next few months, we'll 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 •
- 20. How to Contribute Examples: •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
- 21. Download SIDE for Alfresco, CE: •http://pipin.bluexml.com/SIDE-Labs