1.1 Development Workflow
Different applications may require different assets and different approaches, but the most common workflow for creating assets is given below:
1. Configure Style Studio

Before you begin creating new assets, etc., make sure that Style Studio is correctly configured. In particular, make sure that the repository location is set correctly and that your database driver files are on the classpath. See Configuring Style Studio for more information. If you plan to develop assets as a team, see also Developing as a Team.
2. Define datasources

A datasource is a connection to your data, which might be stored in a relational database such as Oracle or SQLServer, in a text or Excel file, or in some other format. By defining a datasource, you provide your reports and dashboards with a live connection to your data. This means that when your data is updated, reports and dashboards automatically reflect the updated data. To learn how to create a datasource, see Defining a Data Source.
3. Create queries, data models, and Data Worksheets

After you have defined a datasource to connect to your data, you need a mechanism to retrieve the desired data and supply this data to reports and dashboards. You can do this by creating queries, by creating data models, or by creating Data Worksheets. See Query vs. Model vs. Worksheet for an explanation of the benefits of each approach.
4. Create reports and dashboards

After you have created queries, data models, and/or Data Worksheets, proceed to create your final products: Reports and dashboards. See Report vs. Dashboard for an explanation of the benefits of each type of asset.
5. Deploy reports and dashboards to production server

After you have created reports and dashboards, deploy them to your production server. See Deploying a Report, Data Source, or Other Asset for more information.
See Also
Working with Style Studio, for information how to use Style Studio.
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