JET Code Generator - The Story
The JET Code Generator is an XSLT based code generation system.
One of the most repetitive tasks that face enterprise java developers
is the need to write a database access layer to interface with
whatever backend RDBMS system is in use.
This task most often involves writing data classes that 'wrap' the
schema of the tables, and a set of Factory/Manager classes that handle
the storage and retrieval of these objects.
With the JET Code Generator, this task becomes trivial. In fact the
process is so dependable and repeatable, it can actually be integrated
into your build process. This can be especially useful
early in the development cycle when the
schema of the database changes often.
How is this different than the competition?
Most competing O/R mapping systems require the user (programmer) to
be tightly integrated with the generation tools and classes. Often
they will require that their 'middle layer' object caching system must
used. They will require that your data classes or persistence layer
will extend, and depend heavily upon their proprietary systems.
The JET Code Generator puts 100% of the control into your hands.
Ultimatly, YOU write a set of template XSL Transformations, and
have complete control over the resulting generatated code.
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