Introduction to Enterprise Application Development
Subject: Enterprise Application Development (VU-CSS 225)
Enterprise Application Development (EAD) refers to the process of designing, building, and maintaining large-scale software systems that support the operations, management, and data flow of organizations; typically businesses, governments, or institutions.
An enterprise system is a software package that supports and oversees business processes, collects data for analytics, and maintains records of transactions. They are typically large-scale application programming packages that bolster business processes, reporting, and data analytics in complex organizations.
Enterprise systems can be packaged solutions (like ERP software) or custom-built systems tailored to specific organizational needs.
Types of enterprise systems
1. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems: These are integrated software platforms that manage and coordinate all the major functions of a business, such as finance, HR, manufacturing, supply chain, and more, all from a single, centralized database. E.g SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Odoo
2. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems: CRM systems help manage a company's interactions with current and potential customers. They focus on improving business relationships, driving sales growth, and enhancing customer service. E.g Salesforce Sales Cloud, Zoho CRM and HubSpot CRM
3. Business Intelligence (BI) Systems: Tools that collect, integrate, analyze, and present data to help management make better business decisions. E.g., Microsoft Power BI, Tableau
4. Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Systems: Manage the life cycle of physical assets like equipment, machinery, and infrastructure. E.g., IBM Maximo
5. Content Management Systems (CMS): Used to manage the creation and modification of digital content. E.g. Microsoft SharePoint for enterprise content
Common Technologies use for Enterprise Application Development
Languages: Java, C#, Python, JavaScript (Node.js), Go
Frameworks: Spring Boot, .NET Core, Django, Flask, Angular, React
Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Jenkins, RESTful APIs, GraphQL
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