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Building an Application Development Framework
Building an Application Development Framework

Building an Application Development Framework: Empower your engineering teams with custom frameworks

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Building an Application Development Framework

Introduction to Application Development Frameworks

In this book we will be delving into the different aspects of an Application Development Framework (ADF) lifecycle, allowing individual software engineers, development teams, and engineering organizations to benefit from ADF’s great potential. The initial chapter of the book is focused on providing a wide context for future chapters, setting a common ground for all ADF stakeholders, and introducing basic classifications and definitions for future use.

The concept of Application Development Framework (ADF) has been well-known for a long time, but we need to set up a crystal-clear context for further reading. This is important because it helps us deal with this complex topic by setting common ground for definitions and classifications that will be used throughout the book. First, we explore the evolution of the idea of ADF. After that, we discover the differences and connections between other SDLC-focused technologies,...

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Introduction and historical references

Engineers have a long and productive history of creating building blocks for their own convenience. If we do not ignore this historical experience, we can learn many useful lessons for creating our own frameworks.

From the very beginning of the software industry, engineers and scientists have had a tendency to reuse their most successful and efficient ideas. There are quite a few historical practices that share the core objectives of a framework:

  • Architectural Blueprints: Since ancient times, complex structures like buildings or ships were built based on detailed plans. These plans defined the overall structure, components, and relationships - similar to how frameworks provide a blueprint for software architecture.
  • Modular Design in Engineering: Even before the computer age, engineers approached complex machines with a modular mindset. Think of early steam engines with interchangeable parts - a principle that carries...

Breaking down Application Development Framework

I often see engineers mixing up libraries, frameworks, and Software Development Kits. They use these words like they mean the same thing. Even more confusion can come if we add APIs, platforms, and DSLs to the conversation. But to make our own framework, we need to understand all these things.

According to Dictionary.com, the formal definition of the term “framework” is “a basic structure, plan, or system, as of concepts, values, customs, or rules”.

The collective unconscious of humanity, also known as LLM, suggests the following definition for ADF: An application development framework is a software library offering a fundamental structure for building applications within a specific environment. It acts as a reusable foundation, supplying pre-defined functionalities and promoting code organization through established conventions. This approach streamlines development by reducing repetitive coding...

Differentiating ADF and other Types of Frameworks

There are even more sources of confusion: we have Frameworks that could be used in the process of developing software products, but these Frameworks are not ADFs!

In the realm of software development, framework is a broad term encompassing various tools that structure and streamline different aspects of the process. We’ve established that Application Development Frameworks (ADFs) directly assist with coding. Let’s delve deeper into two other crucial categories: Architecture Frameworks and Software Delivery Frameworks.

One of such kind of Framework is Architecture Frameworks such as “4+1 View”, TOGAF, Zachman, SABSA, and DoDAF.

Another kind is Software Delivery Frameworks such as Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Large Scale Scrum (LeSS), and Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD).

Architecture Frameworks

These frameworks provide a structured approach to designing the overall architecture...

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Flow

To better understand Application Development Frameworks, we need first to understand key scenarios of ADF adoption.

To set up a context, we need to differentiate the design-time and operations (runtime) aspects of the software product development. It is important to note that the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) can be used as a “blueprint” for software product development iteration. Visual diagram of SDLC can help us better understand this aspect:

Figure 1.11: Spiral SDLC model is one of the most advanced SDLC models for software development: image credits to https://www.tutorialspoint.com/sdlc/sdlc_spiral_model.htm

Figure 1.11: Spiral SDLC model is one of the most advanced SDLC models for software development: image credits to https://www.tutorialspoint.com/sdlc/sdlc_spiral_model.htm

We should always assume a repeatable iterative nature of the software product development process not because “agile” is our current state-of-the-art delivery methodology; every lean or efficient delivery approach relies on feedback loops to enable continuous...

Summary

An Application Development Framework is a software product “skeleton” that offers a fundamental structure for building applications within a specific environment. It acts as a reusable foundation, supplying pre-defined functionalities and promoting code organization through established conventions. This distinguishes it from other ways of reusing code in the form of an SDK, library, or API. It also makes ADF a unique opportunity to streamline development by reducing repetitive coding efforts, decreasing cognitive load, and promoting architecture best practices.

With this knowledge, we can explore the next chapters to find a way to calculate ADF return on investment, meet stakeholders’ expectations, and align the ADF roadmap with a common maturity model.

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  • Design, develop, and deploy a tailored application development framework (ADF) for your needs
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Transform the way you build software with ADFs designed for agility and success. In today's competitive tech landscape, inefficient software development processes can hold your organizational back. Written by two tech experts who have architected success across many cutting-edge startups, Building an Application Development addresses this challenge by introducing you to the power of ADFs. You’ll explore core concepts, uncover the strategic advantages of ADFs, and learn how to architect a custom framework tailored to your specific needs and business goals. Through practical guidance and real-world case studies, you'll gain mastery over critical elements, such as version control, packaging, testing, and documentation. The book emphasizes fostering an extensible ecosystem for your ADF, empowering your engineering teams to navigate the ever-evolving technological landscape with confidence and agility. Ivan Padabed and Roman Voronin bring their experience of transforming complex engineering challenges into scalable solutions to equip you with the knowledge you need to drive efficiency, enhance quality, and achieve long-term success through a powerful, reusable ADF that can adapt to changing requirements. By the end of this book, you'll be able to unlock the potential of your development processes and elevate your team's productivity.

Who is this book for?

If you're a technical leader, engineering manager, or software developer looking to boost development efficiency and team productivity, this book is for you. A basic understanding of software development lifecycles and team performance metrics (such as DORA) will help you make the most of this book to streamline workflows and empower your team to build more scalable and reliable applications.

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  • Design and implement robust ADF architecture for seamless integration
  • Choose technologies that enhance the framework's performance and scalability
  • Manage versioning and packaging for efficient software distribution
  • Create a secure environment that protects your development process
  • Foster collaboration for a flexible and extensible ADF ecosystem
  • Measure and optimize performance to ensure continuous improvement
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Foundations of Application Development Frameworks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Introduction to Application Development Frameworks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Strategizing ADF for Success Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Application Development Framework Blueprint Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Building a Framework Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Defining Your Tech Stack Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Architecture Design Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
ADF Development Fundamentals Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Documenting and Releasing a Framework Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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