While code-automation tooling is not a new concept, CodeFactory takes a new approach to overcome the limitations of these other tools. Historically, code generating tool kits have had three significant drawbacks which limit their overall usefulness. These include: 1) limited template authoring flexibility; 2) a dependence on bundled run-time code, libraries and/or code reflection and; 3) are best suited for either building new systems from the ground up or for modernizing older systems, but not both . These tool kits limit your team to building code the way the tool creator envisioned.
CodeFactory offers a fully supported open-source Authoring version of the product (CodeFactory SDK) which allows you to customize ANY code automation tasks to conform with your desired architecture and/or application standards and evolve as better methods emerge. Also, CodeFactory does not require you to bundle run time libraries or alter your code or in any way to take advantage of its features. By generating code 100% at >design time< we eliminate the performance overhead of reflection and even support the ability to version different automation templates per solution or team depending on your needs. Whether you need to extend the life of a critical system with some complex refactoring or have a new system to design, CodeFactory is well-suited for either need.
Time saved from letting CodeFactory automatically generate and refactor plumbing code, frees up the creative talents of the development team to focus on the more complex and innovative aspects of the solution design.