DevForce® Developers

DevForce Documentation

Here you’ll find relevant DevForce documentation, including concepts manual, developers guide, framework help, videos and learning materials on the DevForce framework. The IdeaBlade technical support team and architects continue to expand this site with new and relevant documentation for members of the .NET developer community.

Concepts Manual PDF HTML DOC (MS Word)
The 200-page Concepts Manual targets developers, architects and technical managers. We assume familiarity with .NET, Visual Studio, and .NET Windows Forms development. We describe certain concepts and design patterns, such as n-tier architecture and model-view-controller, in just enough depth to convey their importance and reflection in DevForce.
Developers Guide PDF HTML DOC (MS Word)
The 500-page Developers Guide ships with every DevForce install, to guide developers in working with DevForce for their .NET projects.
Q & A PDF HTML DOC (MS Word)
The Q&A document targets developers and architects with short articles and answers gleaned from Tech Tips and tech support cases. We assume familiarity with .NET, Visual Studio, and .NET Windows Forms development.
Installation Guide PDF HTML DOC (MS Word)
This Installation Guide describes how to install and un-install DevForce.
Business Object Server PDF    
A middle-tier server that deploys business objects in an n-tier environment and allows enterprises to easily build scalable and secure Internet applications that also work off-line.
Framework Help     Online Help
The DevForce Framework Help file is a reference for DevForce API's, categorized according to the namespaces where they reside.
Learning Materials   HTML  
Online tutorials and instructional units to learn DevForce fast.