Best Practices for Object/Relational Mapping and Persistence APIs By Mario Van Damme
In this article I will begin with a discussion of home-grown vs. off-the-shelf persistence solutions, including areas to consider when deciding between the two, and advice for choosing the best off-the-shelf solution to meet your needs. I will also share suggestions and advice from my own experiences with O/R mapping and persistence APIs, with a [...]
Object Oriented CASE Tools: Lost Opportunities and Future Directions By Mario Van Damme
In this article the author explores the past and future of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools, from the “traditional” structured tools of years long past to today’s “third generation” Object Oriented modeling and CASE tools–and beyond into possible futures. Ironically, the author finds that the future lies in the past.Click here for the full [...]