BRICKS (software)

BRICKS is a rapid application development (RAD) and model-driven engineering (MDE) tool focused on creating business applications. It is characterized by its component-based architecture and its emphasis on visual modeling for application design.

BRICKS promotes a development approach where applications are assembled from pre-built components and customized through visual interfaces. These components represent common business functionalities and data structures. This component-based approach aims to reduce the amount of code that needs to be written manually, thus speeding up the development process.

The core of BRICKS lies in its visual modeling environment. Developers can use diagrams to define data models, user interfaces, business processes, and application logic. This visual representation allows for a clearer understanding of the application's structure and behavior, facilitating communication and collaboration among developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders.

BRICKS often includes features such as a built-in database, a user interface designer, and a business process modeling engine. It typically supports the generation of code for various platforms and technologies, allowing developers to deploy applications across different environments. The level of abstraction offered by BRICKS aims to reduce the complexity of software development and improve productivity. The underlying technology and specific features can vary depending on the particular implementation of BRICKS being referenced.