Clean layering aims to liberate systems; some users apply clean layering principle to develop open client/server TP software. (the clean layering approach to migration of mission-critical transaction processing applications from mainframes to client/server architectures)(includes a related article on alternatives to clean layering)

From: Software Magazine | Date: November 1, 1993| Author: | Copyright information

Many companies are using the clean layering development approach when moving mission-critical transaction processing (TP) applications from mainframes to client/server environments. Clean layering is a set of principles intended to ensure software independence; developers must adhere to industry standard application programming interfaces (API) and protocols when implementing new applications or modifying legacy applications. Not all industry standards can be supported by clean layering, however, and software independence will not be achieved until all standards are supported. Jyacc Marketing ...

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