[aspectc-user] QT application + AOP + middleware component: is it possible?

[Olaf Spinczyk]

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> QT application + AOP + middleware component: is it possible?
> From:
> Giulio <geetwo at email.it>
> Date:
> Wed, 19 Oct 2005 13:21:01 +0200
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> Hi there,
> I'm a Computer Science student and I'm on my final Thesis at the moment. 
> I just want to know if AspectC++ could fit my needs.
> 
> *** CONTEXT ***
> I'm developing a graphical application (using QT libs) whose task is to 
> execute and monitor the services of the main communication component of 
> a Nomadic Computing middleware.
> 
> *** IDEA ***
> I've already completed the step about executing the services using 
> traditional OO programming . What I need now is a mechanism to monitor 
> this component ( messages sent/received, devices 
> connection/disconnection, performances, ...) using AspectC++.
> I'm asking this because my constraint is not to modify the code of the 
> middleware. To make it clear, my monitor executes the binaries of the 
> middleware services via fork/execute style (the GUI monitor and 
> middleware codes are completely separated).
> Then, my application should hook somehow the middleware component.
> 
> *** DOUBTS ***
> I've tried a little bit AspectC++ and it worked well as far as the 
> aspects introduced involved changing the behaviour of one application 
> (the one weaved and recompiled).
> I'm doubtful about how to find a solution for my specific request. I 
> mean, to me it looks like the aspects should float in the middle between 
> the middleware component and my GUI monitor (there must be some kind of 
> communication!).
> I'm confused and I'm not sure whether this is the right way.
> 
> could you please make it clear?
> and most of all, if AOP is not the solution, do you know any workaround 
> and/or different strategy?
> 
> I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon. If you need more detailed 
> information, please let me know.
> 
> Best regards,
> Giulio Galiero
> 
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