Smart Client Software Factory v2.0 is the Last Release - Acropolis is the Future
by David Hayden ( Microsoft MVP C# )
Last night I mentioned the new Acropolis Project which you can download in its preview 1 stage:
"The Microsoft code name “Acropolis” Community Technology Preview 1 is a set of components and tools that make it easier for developers to build and manage modular, business focused, client .NET applications."
The first words out of my mouth that I also put in my blog post ( Acropolis - Create Modular, Business Focused, Client .NET applications - Preview 1 ) were:
“Acropolis looks like a future replacement / alternative to the Smart Client Software Factory and the Composition Application Block based on the screencast.”
Although we all pretty much suspected it, Glenn Block validates our thinking by putting together a nice post, called Acropolis, the future of Smart Client, that positions the Smart Client Software Factory and Composition Application Block with respect to Acropolis. His statement:
“With the announcement of Acropolis, we currently have no further plans for SCSF releases.”
pretty much says it all. The Smart Client Software Factory will still be supported, but the current version is expected to be the last version.
Glenn does a great job of answering common questions, so I recommend reading his post.
Note that the Web Client Software Factory ( WCSF ) project is not effected by Acropolis.
Source: David Hayden ( Microsoft MVP C# )