Harmonica: A Framework for Semi‐automated Design and Implementation of Blockchain Applications. Issue 4 (12th January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Six, Nicolas; Herbaut, Nicolas; Salinesi, Camille
• Is Part Of: Insight. Volume 24:Issue 4(2021)
• Page Start: 25
• Page End: 27
• Publication Date: 2022-01-12
• Subjects: Systems engineering -- Periodicals; Systems engineering; Periodicals; 620.0011
• DOI: 10.1002/inst.12358
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2156-485X

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Designing blockchain‐based applications is a tedious task. Compared to traditional software engineering, software architects cannot rely on previous experiences or proven practices, often formalized as software patterns. Also, the selection of an adequate blockchain technology is difficult without deep knowledge of the technology. This paper introduces Harmonica, a framework for the design and implementation of a blockchain‐based application. This framework is divided in three parts: a decision‐making engine to recommend a blockchain technology and blockchain‐based software patterns relying on requirements, a configurator to generate code stubs and configuration files, and a knowledge base to support those tools.