WebSphere Studio overview

In this paper we provide an overview of IBM WebSphere Studio, a family of tools for developing distributed applications for J2EETM servers for state-of-the-art information technology systems. In today’s business environment such systems are complex, comprise multiple platforms, and make use of a wide range of technologies and standards. Through a representative development scenario we illustrate the way WebSphere Studio satisfies the challenging requirements for a modern integrated development environment. The scenario covers a variety of technologies and standards, including database access, Web services standards, Enterprise JavaBeansTM implementation, integrated application testing, Web page design, and performance optimization. We also describe the Eclipse Modeling Framework, the open source technology base on which WebSphere Studio is built.