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Thinking in DRAW / Composable Methodology

In Olympe, application development is reimagined through a data-first and composable mindset. Instead of writing code in a linear, monolithic way, you build applications by assembling modular building blocks—making your solutions more flexible, reusable, and adaptable.

Code-as-Data​

  • DRAW Generates Data, Not Code:
    Projects, apps, screens, and functions defined in DRAW are stored as data, introducing the Code-as-Data notion. The Olympe Virtual Machine interprets this data and transforms it into a running application. It is possible to extend DRAW's capabilities using Olympe CODE, a JavaScript framework.

  • Consistency and Agility:
    By managing your application as data, changes can be applied consistently across the system, enabling rapid iterations and updates.

Thinking Composable​

  • Modular Mindset:
    Rather than focusing on a single, large codebase, you think in terms of independent modules. Each module can be developed, tested, and maintained separately.

  • Reusability:
    Components built in a composable way can be reused across multiple applications, reducing redundancy and enhancing scalability.

  • Dynamic Composition:
    The composable approach encourages building applications by combining different functional units—allowing you to mix and match features as needed.

Olympe Platform Architecture​

The Olympe Platform enables modular, scalable application development by combining frontend apps, orchestrated backend services, and flexible integration capabilities.

  • Frontend: Users interact via web/mobile apps, with secure HTTPS/WSS communication.
  • Core Platform: Uses NGINX (web server), Kubernetes (orchestration), a Message Bus (real-time communication), and an Orchestrator with a Neo4j-based Composition DB to coordinate logic and data flow.
  • Backend Services:
    • Self-hosted: Organizations can run their own Node.js services integrated into the platform.
    • Olympe-hosted: Scalable, managed backend services provided by Olympe.
  • Integrations: Supports APIs, legacy systems, databases, file storage, AI, IoT, and identity providers (SSO).
  • Flow: Frontend → Message Bus → Orchestrator → Backend (self/Olympe) → External systems → Response to frontend.

Olympe Architecture

This architecture offers flexibility, performance, and extensibility for building modern, composable applications