KRAD

2 What is KRAD KRAD is the codename for the next generation of KNS It will be a rapid application development framework for use by many Kuali Foundation Projects It will continue to provide out-of-the-box integration with other Rice components KNS is a proven RAD framework already used by many projects and institutions KRAD will improve at least the following – User Experience by improving and standardizing the UI – Common dictionary structures – Modularity by creating capabilities to integrate with Web Services

3 Why KRAD Common benefits across projects and partners 1.ARC/TRC has already identified several related improvements requested to KNS 2.It will help move all projects to a common application development framework 3.Implementing institutions can optimize resources and improve efficiency with fewer application development frameworks to support

4 KRAD Development Strategy for KS Near Term - Use KNS to develop some KS administrative applications while using current KS framework for rich UI application needs. Requires some UI enhancements to be incorporated into a future version of KNS Long Term – KNS evolves into full featured KRAD. Use KRAD for all of KS application development Requires that KRAD includes common data dictionary, major UI enhancements and Web Services integration

5 Near Term Initiatives UI Enhancements to KNS (6 months) Objective: To enhance KNS for rapid development in support of KS R2 administrative screens, with the KS look-and-feel, while minimizing impact to other projects Deliverable: The next version of KNS (1.03?) with an enhanced UIM Next Steps: Propose KRAD to TRC/ARC this Friday Estimated resources to start requirements, design and development 1.Identify a PM 2.1 Dev Lead from KS UX Architect from KS 4.1 Developer from KS UX Designer/Architect from RICE 6.At least 1 Developer from RICE

6 Near Term Initiative - continued KS Admin Client (4-6 weeks) Objective: To understand KNS better and to inform KRAD requirements Deliverable: 2 to 3 administrative screens developed with KNS, to be included in KS Release 1.1 Next Step: Acquire resources 1.Dev Lead from KS 2.1 Developer from KS 3.1 Developer on loan from RICE

7 Long Term KNS evolves into full featured KRAD Requires that KRAD includes common data dictionary, major UI enhancements and Web Services integration Long Term Resource Needs -Foundation level UX Designer / Architect Works with project UX resources to 1.Create a common UIM 2.Assist projects with architecture / design 3.Assist with usability testing