The Avalon Framework consists of interfaces
that define relationships between commonly used application components,
best-of-practice pattern enforcements, and several
lightweight convenience implementations of the generic components.
Guide to Avalon Framework
The Avalon Framework is based on several important programming
concepts (design patterns and COP) which are applied throughout
Avalon. These concepts are introduced under the heading
Component Oriented. Application
of these concepts within Avalon is addressed under
Component Development.
Target Audience
This documentation is aimed towards developers who:
are familiar with OO Programming
are interested in the design principles of Avalon
wish to develop code that will be incorporated into Avalon
wish to reuse Avalon concepts in their own application