Breaking the Application Logic

The business logic of an application is essential not only to present accurate and intended information to the users of the application, but to actually assist in maintaining what for some is the source of truth for a business's state. Consider this: the digitization of our economy has led to most Fortune 500 companies being entirely digital, and those that still tout tangible products or deliver services are entirely dependent on their ability to process data and information. IT has gone from a necessary evil to an essential enabler of business, and it even has a competitive advantage in verticals as varied as finance, manufacturing, government, and healthcare. The explosion in disaster recovery and business continuity projects and a heightened fear of cyber events are a symptom of businesses and society finally coming to realize how deep this...