DataObjects for .NET enables developers to define business objects in a separate assembly, data library, so it can be used by multiple applications. Although this is not mandatory, a special team of "data-oriented" developers can be assigned to the task of creating business object projects (data libraries) and another team of "GUI-oriented" developers to creating client applications using data libraries.
A data library project contains the following:
- A schema stored in a C1SchemaDef component, one such component per data library project, see Schema Objects.
- Business logic code, handling the events of business logic components, C1TableLogic and C1DataSetLogic; for more information, see Business Logic.
A data library can be used in any project by simply referencing the library in the project and using a DataObjects for .NET C1DataSet component to connect to the library. All database access and business logic code is encapsulated in the library, so it can be created and maintained independently of client applications.