Developing New Applications Checklist
The following checklist summarizes the issues you should consider when developing new directory-enabled applications:
- Identify one or more needs that can be filled by development of a new directory-enabled application.
- Check that it makes sense to use an LDAP directory for the application.
- Choose the best LDAP development tool for the task at hand.
- Design your application to fit in well with other applications and the directory service itself.
- Document how the application will be integrated with the directory service. Share that information with the people who maintain the directory service.
- Consider performance and scalability during application design and implementation.
- Develop a prototype, and conduct pilot tests.
- Leverage existing code if possible.
- Avoid common LDAP application development mistakes.