Getting Started in OPENworkshop

Thoroughbred makes getting started with OPENworkshop fast and efficient. Most important of all, it will provide the developer with the tools to succeed. As with any new technology there is some learning to do.

Developers who already have experience with Thoroughbred’s Dictionary-IV, and have applications that are based on it, can migrate their applications to OPENworkshop easily. Many Dictionary-IV items can be used directly, and Thoroughbred provides conversion utilities for others.

While experienced Dictionary-IV developers will be at an advantage, OPENworkshop features some fundamental new concepts that must be understood. T

OPENworkshop runs on most popular operating systems. Once installed on the selected hardware and operating system, an example application is available for developers to use as a starting point for their subsequent development activities.

Developers will find that it is easy and quick to create a prototype skeleton of their intended application. In fact, this is the best way to become familiar with the environment. After this reflect on the initial design decisions made for the prototype. Then, re-specify the Classes before you start to develop the first real application. The OPENworkshop facilities positively encourage this incremental development style.

OPENworkshop gives you tangible, demonstrable results very quickly. It is an ideal environment to use if your business needs to customize applications for customers, or to develop new applications for customer requirements. You can show your customer the prototype as it is developed, and amend it step by step with them.

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