Overview¶
What CrossGenerate does¶
CrossGenerate can be used to generate software using a model driven approach. For this the following three inputs need to be provided to CrossGenerate:
| Input | Description |
|---|---|
| Model1 | Specifying the functional specification of the software to be generated. |
| Template1 | Specifying a technical pattern that needs to be applied to parts of the model. |
| Config1 | Specifying how the model and template need to be combined for the desired result. |
Features¶
What distinguishes CrossGenerate from other automation products is that:
- It is highly customizable and generic. CrossGenerate does not incorporate model or ETL knowledge.
- Templates can be developed using well known ETL and database tools, for instance Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services, Informatica PowerCenter or IBM DataStage.
- Since well known ETL and database tools can be used, requires little additional technical skills.
- Easily fits in existing architectures.
How it works¶
When CrossGenerate is invoked with a model, template and config as input, it performs the following three steps:
- Preprocessing of the model
- Preprocessing of the template
- Combining model and template to generate software
Below is a graphical illustration of this process.
