We are very happy to announce the availability of the ECF 4.0 BETA 2 package.

 

Thanks for ALL of the feedback, issues, and suggestions since we launched the BETA 1.  We have listened and have made many improvements and fixes since then.  If you have been working with Mediachase on our ecommerce framework, you know that we have a flexible architecture and a well defined model to extend and build on.  The 4.0 Framework is a major leap forward for us and our customers and will enable us to set a new pace and direction for many new exciting announcements and additional capabilities.  Stay Tuned.

 

For now, here is more info on BETA 2 and links to get to the new distribution, update history, documentation


System/Developer Requirements

Operating Systems: Windows XP SP2, Windows 2003, Windows 2000

.NET Framework: Version 2.0

Supported Development Environment: VS2005

Supported Databases: SQL 2005, SQL Express, SQL Express Advanced, MS SQL 2000 SP4, MSDE

Supported Front End Technology Development: ANY Language that can consume Web Services

 

Update History Can Be Found Here

 

http://www.mediachase.com/Community/forums/thread/2899.aspx


New Distribution Package can be found here


http://www.mediachase.com/Profile/CustomerDownloads.aspx

Getting Started and Installation Guide

 

http://www.mediachase.com/documentation/ecfv4doc/ecf4_Getting_Started_Install.pdf

 

Updated RPS Guide/Support Files Package Available for Download

 

This document is a great first step for someone learning the ECF because it guides a developer through creating a fully working storefront from start to finish and at the same time educates them


Note: Package Includes Guide and Support Files/Code for Tutorial

Note 2: You will need to download and install the ECF Distribution in order to use this guide, tutorial, and code examples.

http://www.mediachase.com/documentation/ecfv4doc/ecf4_rps_dev_tutorial_package.zip

 

Here is a copy of the Guide Only if you want to review

http://www.mediachase.com/documentation/ecfv4doc/ecf4_rps_dev_tutorial.pdf

 

New Developer Guide is Included in the Distribution

 

This document provides developers with more in depth information about the architecture, extensibility API, Client Side Development, Server Side Development, and Also a Full Set of API References for the Client, Façade, Business Layer, and DB Schema. Many code examples are provided within the class documentation to make it easier for developers.