Code Generation
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The ThinkUI SQL Client provides a tool for making the meta data in
a database readily available for use in code generators. The meta data is captured into a
Data Class Java object which is passed into
the Velocity template engine.
The meta data can also be imported into a set of tables in an embedded
Derby database. The data in the tables can be enhanced
with additional meta data and which can be used in the code generator. By storing the meta data in
a database, it opens access for external tools (via JDBC). This ensures that your valuable
meta data remains accessible to you and not hidden in any proprietary repository or unknown format.
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Partial Class Generator
Currently, the ThinkUI software implements a
Partial Class Generator
for most of the supported artifacts. The amount of customization in the generated code can be minimized by
making use of an abstract base class to handle the standard cases. It is even possible to build a
collection of artifacts that can work together to implement a complete application tier.
External Resources
Code generation is a useful technique with many benefits.
The following resources helps provide a more indepth discussion of the benefits of employing code generation techniques
in your projects.
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