Blue Ink

Blue Ink, the latest version 1.4.1, created by Automated Architecture, Inc, is a standout tool in the realm of Development Tools. Belonging to the IDE subcategory, this software is a game changer for .Net software developers looking to maximize productivity and quality.

Supporting operating systems like Windows 7, 10, and 11, Blue Ink is specially designed for generating enterprise-level, n-tier Microsoft .Net web applications, written in C#. Among its features, it generates stored procedures, a data access tier, a business tier for business rules, a service interface for security, .ASPX pages, .ASCX web user controls, and business entities based on strongly typed data sets.

To leverage the powerful features of Blue Ink, developers don't need to write a single line of code to have a fully functional application. This is achievable because Blue Ink fully integrates with Microsoft Visual Studio, following the best practices described in Application Architecture for .NET: Designing Applications and Services and Designing Data Tier Components and Passing Data Through Tiers from MSDN documents.

Blue Ink works efficiently by retrieving meta-data from SQL Server or Oracle and prompts users with customizable high-level questions to complete the meta-data for projects. Initially, this versatile tool can be downloaded and used with no limitations for 30 days, and thereafter, it remains free to use with databases containing 15 or fewer tables.

For developers who utilize the JAG software development methodology by Automated Architecture, Blue Ink promises increased efficiency and solution accuracy. Versions preceding the current 1.4.1 include 1.4, which have set a strong foundation for this tool's capabilities.

Pros:

• Rapid Application Development
• Integration with Microsoft Visual Studio
• Comprehensive code generation without writing code
• Free trial period and free for smaller databases
• Excellent support through email and toll-free phone services

Cons:

• Limited to Windows 7/10/11
• Best suited for developers familiar with .Net and JAG methodology

You may want to check out more software, such as Blue Cat's MB-5 Dynamix VST Demo, Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer RTAS Demo or Blue Cat's Phaser - VST, which might be similar to Blue Ink.