Bridging the framework modeling and implementation gap

The IBM SanFrancisco™ initiative has established a tools strategy to address the complexities of framework development, including repetitive coding tasks, consistent coding style, and an overall compliance with the framework implementation. To address these complexities, the strategy includes an evolutionary approach to cross-tool and cross-tool-provider integration, the ability to address the needs of multiple development audiences, and the existence of multiple development scenarios. Rose SF Bridge, from METEX Systems Inc., implements the principles of this strategy with its integrated set of tools for SanFrancisco application development. This tool set helps application and framework developers to extend the SanFrancisco framework in conjunction with tools for visual modeling and Java™ development.