This article describes the architecture, hosting options, data sources and data architecture, but for more basic details and an introduction, please go through Part 1 and Part 2 of my articles.
LightSwitch Architecture
The main architecture of LightSwitch is divided into 3 parts or we can say 2 tiers and 1 source. All these 3 parts are well ordered and work in a linear progressive way, as represented in the following diagram.
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LightSwitch Data Service Architecture
Some of the major outlines of data service architecture are:
- In data service architecture, each data source is exposed as a service endpoint.
- User Permissions
- Business Rules
- Client based architecture
- Can be easily hosted using Azure
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LightSwitch Hosting Options
Some of the basic guidelines regarding hosting options in LightSwitch are as follows:
- HTML client optimized for operating systems like iOS 5/6, Android v4, WinRT, WIN Phone 8, Desktop Apps and so on. These services can be in browser or out of browser, but in the case of out-of-browser, it will be only valid in Windows and in browser windows and Mac.
- For hosting we require IIS6 but IIS7 is recommended in this case.
- SQL Server support
- LightSwitch SharePoint app can be easily hosted using Azure.
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Client Design Goals
There are some advantages regarding design goals. These goals can be done through HTML client based system architecture. These advantages are as follows:
- Touch Oriented
- Immersive apps that runs on all platforms.
- Constant design experience
- Standard based
- Easy interaction
- JavaScript Eco system
- Control customization
- Specific Customization
HTML Client Supported Platforms
These platforms are:
- iOS 5/6
- Android4
- WinRT
- Win Phone 8
Limitations
- Android 2.3
- Win Phone 7.5