Developing Chemical Information Systems

Develop and manage chemical information systems This text provides a comprehensive overview of analyzing chemical problems using computer-aided methods for both newcomers and advanced computer scientists and chemists. In addition to practical how-to information and step-by-step descriptions, this resource includes case studies from Merck & Co., Inc., to further aid your understanding. This guide covers a wide range of cheminformatics topics, including: Software development principles Object-oriented approach Building and buying Agile and Iterative Development Process UML Modeling Deployment and Software Architecture Presentation, Business, and Data Persistence Layer Producing an entity dictionary Chemistry Intelligence API Plug and play--integrating with third-party tools Written by a former lead architect on the design of said systems at Merck & Co., Inc., this text not only lays out information, but also shares the author's experiences and advice on cheminformatics. "...a practical how-to guide for applying the Java technology with an object-oriented approach to developing chemical information systems." (E-STREAMS, September 2007)