Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM)
Key Details
The Challenge
A much talked and dreamt about project: find a way to convert a paper syllabus into a digital format, online, and to give the syllabus team oversight and control over that process. And to do it, initially, with a limited budget.
The Solution
Explore what’s doable and adds real value. Complete that and use it to secure further funds. Plan a staged approach to deliver functionality when needed. Be flexible, agile, and persevere.
Key Tasks
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Gather
Gather and review business requirements, interview staff, and incorporate feedback.
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Research
Research technologies and solutions. Make recommendations.
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Model
Create a data model, validate it, and transform the data as necessary.
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Test
Build a solution, test and deploy it.
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Workshop
Run workshops and deliver presentations.
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Prototype
Build and test prototypes, review feedback, and adjust the solution.
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Create
Create PDF, Excel and web-based reports.
Key Features
ASP.NET MVC
Textbook ASP.NET MVC solution with a SQL Server backend database, mapped using Entity Framework.
Altova MapForce
Altova MapForce used to transform relational data transformed to hierarchical XML.
Data Modelling
Data Model prototyped in Access before migrating to SQL Server.
Bootstrap
Boostrap front-end, with functionality extended by JavaScript add-ons and JQuery.
Altova StyleVision
Altova StyleVision used to create reports from the XML.
