Toolchain Manual

This manual covers the complete development toolkit for DSM and Viper:

• dsm_util.py - Model validation and database creation

• Kibo - Code generation from DSM definitions

• IDE Integration - VS Code and JetBrains plugins

• Database Editors - GUI tools (cdbe.py, dbe.py)

• Server & Admin - Network deployment and administration

Development

• dsm_util.py
  • Commands
  • Check Syntax
  • Create Commit Database
  • Create Database
  • Create Python Package
  • Encode to Binary
  • Decode from Binary
  • Workflow Example
  • What’s Next
• Kibo
  • Overview
  • Synopsis
  • Options
  • C++ Templates
  • Python Templates
  • Usage Examples
  • Workflow
  • Amplification Metrics
  • What’s Next
• IDE Integration
  • VS Code Extension
  • Build Task Configuration
  • Optional: Theme Customization
  • JetBrains Plugin
  • Development Workflow
  • What’s Next

Database Tools

• Database Editors
  • cdbe.py - CommitDatabase Editor
  • dbe.py - Database Editor
  • ds_components - Shared GUI Library
  • What’s Next
• Database Server & Administration
  • commit_database_server.py
  • commit_admin.py
  • What’s Next

Advanced

• Python Wheels
  • What is a Wheel?
  • Quick Start
  • Package Structure
  • Dependencies
  • Distribution
  • Version Management
  • What’s Next
• Templated Features
  • Understanding Templates
  • C++ Template Categories
  • Python Template Categories
  • Generation Workflow
  • Selecting Features
  • Example: generate.py
  • Summary