SIDE provides a set of tools that enable the developers to customize Alfresco very easily. From a single data model, we will show you forms, views and complex objects (automatically generated) that can be combined in a matter of minutes to build a fully functional prototype. We will show you direct dashboard customization by the user through the use of views and charts generated by SIDE from a single data model. SIDE is available in open source.

1. Build a prototype in less than one hour with SIDE
by jck@bluexml.com
@jckermagoret
from @sidelabs

2. Who am I?
Jean-Christophe Kermagoret
•jck@bluexml.com
•@jckermagoret
•BlueXML co-founder
•Specialized in MDSD, Web architectures and Alfresco

3. The promise
•Build a prototype in less than a few hours one hour
But...
•Why a prototype?
•Why SIDE?
•A promise... or a dream?
•Proof by example

4. Why do I need a prototype?
•To show master of Alfresco
•To show focus on user needs
•To impress my (future) customer
•To make screenshots
•To differentiate from competitors
•To show professional tools

5. Prototype Requirements
Required Features
•Easy to use
•Understandable by end-users
•Usable by consultants
•Usable by developers

6. Why SIDE?
Because:
•SIDE has been developed to achieve this use case
In fact, SIDE can produce:
•An Alfresco Share Application
•A Domain Specialist Application
•Not only for prototypes

7. Who is SIDE?
SIDE is an open source project:
•Funded by BlueXML (Alfresco Technology Partner)
•It stands for Sustainable Integrated Design Environment
•It implements a MDA paradigm
•It's Technology Independant
•Alfresco as a RI (Reference Implementation)
•Download SIDE for Alfresco, CE:
•http://pipin.bluexml.com/SIDE-Labs

8. Remember...
SIDE Fills Prototype Requirements

9. Easy to Use
SIDE-Labs provides graphical tools:
•To design content types
•To design input forms
•To design search forms
•To design views
•To design portal

10. Understandable by End-Users
SIDE-Labs uses models in its heart:
•Models are readable
•Models are understandable
•End-users can participate

11. Usable by Consultants
SIDE-Labs is conceptual
•You want to convince you understood its needs
•Focus on user needs!!!
•No technical skills are required
•Domain and commercial skills are preferred
•Consultants just need to know how to start Alfresco
•Salesperson can participate

12. Usable by Developers
SIDE-Labs may be technical too:
•You want to invest more time in your prototype
•Ask for a web developer (with java, html, js and css skills)
•Ref ne consultant's prototype
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•Improve forms and views through usual skills
•Add code
•Still, no alfresco skills required (for prototypes :-)

13. Remember...
SIDE Value Proposition

14. An Alfresco Share Application (ASA)
SIDE-Labs generates an Alfresco Share Application
•For your customer
•Focused on its needs
•Totally functional

15. An Alfresco Share Application (ASA)
This application provides:
•Customized input and advanced search forms
•Customized document library
•Customized detail page
•Customized data lists
You still have work:
•To polish the UI
•To write workf ows and glue code
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16. A Domain Specif c Application (DSA)
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SIDE-Labs generates components
•Components are REsT enabled
•Assemble them like a mashup application
•Create a Specif c application
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You still have work:
•To polish the UI (forms, interactivity, ...)
•To write workf ows and glue code
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17. Demonstration
Prototype Building Process
•First, we need a data model.
•Then, generate other models
•Form model
•View model
•Portal model
•Finally, deploy them
•Improve the models

18. Next?
Win the competition
•Deliver the “2 for one” message
•ASA for complete ECM features (advanced users)
•DSA for heavy used ECM features (common users)
•Create a portfolio (screenshots, video)
•Give all these materials to the sales Manager
•Repeat your demonstration

19. Roadmap
For the next few months, we'll work on:
•Documentation
•SIDE SDK (so you can adapt existing generators)
•SIDE for Alfresco 4.x
•SIDE Share (f exible alternative to Alfresco Share)
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•SIDE for Mobility (iPad, iPhone, Android)
•SIDE for the cloud (Web tools for users and consultants)
•JS Support for Business Rules
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20. How to Contribute
Examples:
•Ask for help (forums)
•Enter bugs in the tracking system
•Write documentation on the wiki
•Adapt SIDE generators to make 4.0 appear sooner
•Design models and applications
•Write generators for mobile technology
•Become a committer and show the direction

21. Download SIDE for Alfresco, CE:
•http://pipin.bluexml.com/SIDE-Labs