What's New in OptimalJ 3.2

Compuware OptimalJ 3.2 (Product Overview)

Compuware OptimalJ is a Java development environment that uses patterns to automatically translate business models into working applications. OptimalJ enables developers to automatically generate code directly from visual models, leveraging design and coding patterns to implement best practices for coding for the J2EE platform. By automating the routine aspects of J2EE development, OptimalJ gives development team members of all skill levels the control, flexibility and productivity needed to focus on what to implement instead of how. Compuware OptimalJ accelerates application delivery by simplifying Java development using the standards of the Object Management Group’s (OMG’s) Model-Driven Architecture (MDA). By transforming UML models into working applications, this enables a team of architects, designers and developers to rapidly produce reliable J2EE business applications quickly with a high degree of integrity.

What benefit(s) does OptimalJ 3.2 offer to Java developers?

Compuware OptimalJ enables developers to work at a higher level of abstraction when analyzing and designing the business functions of the application. With recently expanded life cycle coverage, IT team needs are met more thoroughly since OptimalJ now bridges code- and model-driven-centric development. This enables the development team to model the application and build or modify J2EE applications. Senior developers also are freed from many of the repetitive coding tasks and can focus on architecture refinements and customization. Compuware OptimalJ 3.2 unites analysis, design and testing to ensure that large, diverse development teams can consistently architect, build, integrate and maintain high-quality enterprise applications.

What are the major advancements in OptimalJ 3.2?

System Analysis through Extended UML Modeling Capabilities
Compuware OptimalJ 3.2 includes support for all nine UML models, providing maximum flexibility to allow architects and designers to conduct complete system analysis and systems requirement documentation. Organizations use version 3.2 to design, model, build and deploy from one environment or they can integrate with other UML modeling tools to generate code directly from the models they create.

Model-Driven Testing
Compuware OptimalJ 3.2’s unique model-driven testing feature enables developers to automatically generate unit tests from the application’s architectural models. Since unit testing is often a very low priority for developers, OptimalJ’s ability to automatically create test suites ensures richer, more thorough unit testing even in the tightest development cycles.

Eclipse Plug-In and New Developer Edition
Compuware has added Eclipse integration for OptimalJ 3.2 users. The Eclipse plug-in joins the list of other IDEs supported by OptimalJ like IBM’s WSAD and Borland’s JBuilder.

The Developer Edition now ships with native integration to one of the most popular Java IDEs, JetBrains IntelliJ. It also includes the award winning profiling capabilities and architectural analysis and refactoring functionality to allow organizations to enhance and integrate existing Java applications into OptimalJ development projects.

How much does Compuware OptimalJ 3.2 cost?

Compuware OptimalJ 3.2 is available in three editions: Developer Edition Powered by IntelliJ; licenses per named developer start at $1,900, Professional Edition; licenses start at $5,000 per named user and Architecture Edition; licenses start at $10,000 per named user.