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The actual UML model that represents IntelliGrid Architecture
architectural components is a powerful tool for the industry to use in
application development. This section illustrates how a system engineer might
use the UML model directly in starting a project and generating initial
concepts and documentation.
The IntelliGrid Architecture provides a set of
‘standardized interface’ blocks for rapid prototyping of potential Use Cases.
Logical interfaces between components – devices, computers, networks, and
operators – can be tried out using the integrated IntelliGrid Architecture UML library. Logical
inconsistencies in prospective applications can be quickly eliminated before
lower level interfaces are planned. The IntelliGrid Architecture UML library can also generate a
maintainable set of documentation directly from the advanced tool set without
additional authoring.
The most time consuming and expensive part of a project is
starting it. IntelliGrid Architecture gives a new development project a big step up by providing:
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A documentation style and framework that is comprehensive for
application development
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A starting set of documentation for requirements, functionality, nomenclature
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Several potential jumping off points for the project. Based on IntelliGrid Architecture
functional elaborations, one may be selected that is close to the project at
hand. This documentation can then simply be expanded and elaborated with additional
or differing user requirements resulting in a rapid initial set.
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A set of standardized blocks for rapid prototyping of potential use
cases. Logical interfaces between components – devices, computers, networks,
and operators – can be tried out using the integrated IntelliGrid Architecture UML library.
Logical inconsistencies can be eliminated quickly before lower level interfaces
are planned.
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The ability to generate a maintainable set of documentation directly
from the advanced tool set without additional authoring.
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