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A Tale of Two Systems
u1. Internal Modification Request Tracker:
ŘBuilt using conventional approach by an experienced Java
team.
ŘEarlier version built by offshore, inadequately skilled development team.
ŘTo create a working version of the system took about 6 months – flawed architecture
u2. Complex order entry system
ŘBuilt using the “thick database” approach by a team with
equivalent experience.
ŘThick database approach was used from the start
§All navigation supported using a tree on the left hand
side of the screen.
§Tree itself is built into the database.
§All navigation logic is handled in the database.
