Microsoft Codename: Acropolis CTP

Se acaba de liberar el primer CTP de Acropolis. Para los que no lo conocían, es un conjunto de componentes que nos ayudan a desarrollar aplicaciones modulares enfocadas y alineadas a procesos de negocio.

Piensen en Acropolis como los antiguos Application Blocks, pero mejor integrados dentro de un marco de trabajo y obviamente utilizando las herramientas de la siguiente generación de la plataforma .NET de Microsoft. Este conjunto de elementos están completamente enfocados a aplicaciones cliente, así como Atlas está enfocado a aplicaciones ricas de Internet.

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Acropolis builds on the rich capabilities of Microsoft Windows and the .NET Framework, including Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), by providing tools and pre-built components that help developers quickly assemble applications from loosely-coupled parts and services. With Acropolis you will be able to:

• Quickly create WPF enabled user experiences for your client applications.
• Build client applications from reusable, connectable, modules that allow you to easily create complex, business-focused applications in less time.
• Integrate and host your modules in applications such as Microsoft Office, or quickly build stand-alone client interfaces.
• Change the look and feel of your application quickly using built-in themes, or custom designs using XAML.
• Add features such as workflow navigation and user-specific views with minimal coding.
• Manage, update, and deploy your application modules quickly and easily.

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