Tool for automatically updating Business Objects, DTOs, and related classes?

Every time I add a new column to the application's database, I have to do manual work in updating the business class, DTO and all the related methods. I was wondering if anyone created a tool or template which automates this process?

Abdu Bukres, May 25, 2011

Reply 1

Yes, I've built a code generator that is based on the Patterns In Action. Send me your email address and I'll send you the my code generator I call Condor. It's a MyGeneration Software template, so that's all you have to install. It's free software found at mygenerationsoftware.com.

I also have videos on how to use it.

King Wilder, Sep 08, 2011

Reply 2

http://entitiestodtos.codeplex.com/ this should work.

Kevon Hayes, Aug 21, 2011

Reply 3

Abdelhadi:

This is an interesting question. We have written our own code generator (using CodeSmith). Whenever a table changes we run the generator (against the given table) and update the Business Object, Data Access Code, DTO, Test Code, and Service Layer.

I should mention that getting the whole code generation in place requires a fair amount of planning, preparation, and experience, but once in place it is like magic: data model changes are no sweat and all your code is updated automatically.

As an alternative you could also look into T4 code generation which is built-in into Visual Studio.
Best of luck.

Trey Henlon, Jun 07, 2011