Should You Use the Framework?
Consider using the Framework to:
- Develop commercially focused, medium to large integrated applications
- Minimize learning curve and maximize early productivity
- Enable significant end-user involvement during design
- Rapidly deliver a solution
- Use a single application model for both Windows and Web
The Framework is an optional extension to the Visual LANSA and LANSA for the Web products. It is not the optimal solution for all types of applications because it is focused on providing rapid application development for common commercial applications.
It hides and abstracts some of Visual LANSA and LANSA for the Web's flexibility to achieve higher levels of productivity and an improved learning curve.
By using the prototyping facilities in the Framework you should be able to quickly assess if it is suitable for your type of application. If it is not, then simply use Visual LANSA and/or LANSA for the Web in the traditional manner.
The Framework should not be used:
- For specialized system tools or features.
- For small or stand alone non-integrated applications.
- For sites that already have their own application Framework or equivalent.
- For developers already very experienced in using Visual LANSA or LANSA for the Web.
- When building brochure style, B2C or publicly accessible web sites.
See also Should you use Windows or Web Browser Applications?