At ShorSoft, we take great pride in the quality of our CASE software. The development phase affectsthe quality of the final product.That`s why we seek to support our engineers in every way possible. We make a wide range of development tools available to our engineers. This means that we are equpped to work with any client on any program.
Our engineers use language-centered environments, integrated environments, and process-centered environments. Some projects require tools from just one environment. Most,however, include elements from multiple types of systems. Each engineer has the freedom to choose the best environment for a particular project. We also allow engineers to define their own process scales for each project. In every environment, engineers find extensive toolkits and workbenches.
Because our resources are varied, we are able to manage projects of any user scale. We also have the capabilities to support projects on family,city, and state levels. But many of our clients just need resources for small-scale projects. For those, we offer individual environments.
The result of this array of options is evident in our reliable software designs. Using the correct tools on a software project is important to us. It ensures that every product we create is the best that it can possibly be.
Earlier this month, ShorSoft put out a new iteration of their popular line of CASE software. Unfortunately, the improvements are disappointing. When they heard about the upgrade, users expected a number of changes. However, very few of these changes were actually included.
The biggest problem is that the IPSE (integrated project support environment) still forces engineers to use reserved checkout. The issues with this system are obvious. It slows development and frustrates users. Why doesn`t ShorSoft implement simple unreserved checkout? Even the most basic UNIX software comes standard with that option.
Apart from that drawback, the new version does have a few nice upgrades. An MWB (management workbench) environment was added. ShorSoft kept the standard AWB (analyst workbench) and PWB (programmer workbench) environments. However, their graphical designs were improved significantly. This makes them much easier to use now. The PCTE (Portable Common Tool Environment) and SSCS (Source Code Control System) saw some improvements. Still, the overall visual programming environment of the software should be much easier to navigate.
It seems that this software may not be able to keep up with the more sophisticated programming environments. A number of new programs are appearing on the market. Many of these are more user-friendly that ShorSoft`s CASE software. If ShorSoft doesn`t improve its back-end development, it will lose its customers.