Stages in a Fabric network's life cycle
Before we dive into the details of application-building, it is important to first gain a broader perspective on how a Fabric network is created and bootstrapped in readiness for deploying and running applications, and what streams of developmental activities must be undertaken. Figure 9.1 illustrates these stages and activities from the perspectives of three groups of subjects: operators and maintainers, developers, and users:
- Network setup and bootstrapping activities are classified into operations, which is the responsibility of network operators designated by their respective organizations or by the consortium. Operators will also typically oversee DevOps.
- Development, which involves designing, writing, and testing application code, can occur before or concurrently with operations. The developers responsible for this are typically distinct from operators and do not need to know operational details, though they need to...
