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Raulp
Raulp

Reputation: 8146

Which framework is best for developing the UI on the Linux Based Platform?

There are lot of UI frameworks available for developing UI for Linux Based OS on various embedded Boards running linux.I have jotted down the few app requirements for that.

Application Requirement :

1>A UI depicting 4-5 tables showing dynamic values which keep on changing with time (~after very 5 secs)

2>The data can be depicted in the graphical format( a line graph or a bar graph depicting values).There will be a separate Tab for it.The Graph can also show the dynamic values getting changed - Auto refresh kind of display like in stock market applications.

3>Event based Alarm(Audible or Visible) which canbe triggered on the basis of these dynamic values, eg say if one value crosses X or is in between Y and Z the even will trigger the Alarm.

4>The Ability of the UI components to take the value from the System Layer ( like JNI interfaces in Android)

5> Ability to port it on multiple platform running linux - Embedded Boards

Now I have the following choices to develop the application.I am giving scores for each of the above criteria 1-5 to each one of them.(10 being the best , 1 being the least , 5 X 10 = 50 is the ideal score , but i am looking for the average 40 value , priority is more on Graphical display capability - Point 2)

Can some one please tell me why I must use one and why not other.I am thinking to develop the application using the GTK as for now. Plz assert/de-assert my decision.

Rgds, Softy

Upvotes: 0

Views: 2391

Answers (1)

Clifford
Clifford

Reputation: 93476

I can't tell you which to choose, but your analysis method can be improved. I suggest that you use the Kepner-Tregoe Decision Analysis method.

This is essentially the same as what you have suggested except that each requirement is given a weight reflecting the importance to be placed on that factor. That way you give each attribute a score on its own merits rather than having to factor in how important it is in relation to other attributes - the weights make that part of the process separate and independent. Then the score for each requirement is n x weight. The total score, and maximum possible score are then largely irrelevant, it is the relative scoring that is important. However I suggest that you reduce the range to 0-5 for score and 1-5 for weights (a weight of zero would mean the factor is not a consideration, so would be redundant), otherwise you may find that the distinction between options is not clear.

While the allocation of weights and scores is still more-or-less subjective, the separation of merit from importance typically render the result far less subjective than if you attempt to factor both into a single score.

Upvotes: 3

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