Modeling & Mapping, Tutorial #2: Create Database Tables, Map Them to the Model and Consult Database

Cincom ObjectStudio is an ideal solution for developing custom applications for Windows®. Known as the “business analyst’s thinking tool,” and based on object-oriented programming in Smalltalk, ObjectStudio provides a powerhouse development environment, which is necessary to create innovative applications that capture complex business models and processes. Both Cincom ObjectStudio and Cincom VisualWorks share the same core libraries and foundation, the Cincom Smalltalk Foundation.

Two powerful components found in ObjectStudio are the Modeling and Mapping Tools. In addition to being a developer’s writing application for clients, these components can also create a proof of concept or visual aid in which developers and Marketing can communicate. The Modeling and Mapping Tools can help build a visual walkthrough of the entire application—from the front to the back end. This helps developers and their clients be on the same page before months of development time and money are spent on writing the actual application.

The Modeling and Mapping Tools help show how quickly the application can be built, what can be built on to it or even that the idea may not be ready yet. This can give business owners more clarity on how to proceed with the project and show what their products will look like to their current customers or new prospects. Marketing a product can be a difficult task for many companies. When business owners are spending all of their time, effort and resources on developing the product, they are unable to spend time finding and attracting new prospects to their businesses. Saving money, simplifying complexity and speeding up delivery time eases that burden and allows the product owners to focus on other areas of their businesses, such as identifying prospects.

From developer and business owner to investor and customer, the Modeling and Mapping Tools are capable of showing what’s possible with the application.

The ObjectStudio mapping tool provides visual, drag-and-drop tools for linking objects to databases. The Object Relational Mapper uses the resulting object mapping definitions to make application connections to your database, without requiring any SQL code to be written into the application. This allows the developer to concentrate on objects without worrying about the details of the database implementation. This is done automatically.

To try the Cincom ObjectStudio Modeling & Mapping Tools for yourself, download for free at https://try.cincomsmalltalk.com.