Avoid the Pitfalls of Custom Application Development by Using Standard Frameworks and Tools

Are you avoiding enhancing or replacing existing applications because replacement is costly or available vendor solutions do not match your requirements? Wesleyan's internal portal, the E-Portfolio, was recently replaced with WesPortal. Both are custom applications, but WesPortal leveraged several key standards and open frameworks that allowed us to develop and deploy it within a year. This session will explore the decision-making process that went into going custom, as well as the how and why of its success.

Outcomes: Learn how custom development can drive innovation and provide flexibility * Leave with an understanding of when custom implementation is a value-add * Understand how to evaluate what tools and standards to build on