This IBM Redbooks publication shows in detail IBM Branch Transformation Toolkit for WebSphere Studio Version 5.1 and explains how to migrate from Branch Transformation Toolkit Version 4.3 to Branch Transformation Toolkit 5.1. We provide guidelines for the architecture of the target solution, the correct use of migration tools, and migration-sizing. This book also describes how to build new applications in Branch Transformation Toolkit V5.1. We explain both top-down and bottom-up development, and discuss how to use WebSphere Studio and Branch Transformation Toolkit development plug-ins. We also describe rich Java client development using the Branch Transformation Toolkit.

This book is intended for the following audiences:

- Solution architects who require a description of IBM Branch Transformation Toolkit for WebSphere Studio and how to build a solution

- IT professionals and executives who require a broad understanding of the architecture of the Branch Transformation Toolkit and its implementation

- Readers who are familiar with object-oriented software and related development techniques, and have a general knowledge of Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) and related technologies

Part 1. Migration

Chapter 1. Introduction to IBM Branch Transformation Toolkit

Chapter 2. Migration strategy

Chapter 3. Planning a Branch Transformation Toolkit migration

Chapter 4. Preparing for migration

Chapter 5. Migrating an application

Chapter 6. Post-migration activities

Chapter 7. Testing and deployment

Part 2. Development with Branch Transformation Toolkit V5.1

Chapter 8. Building an application with Branch Transformation Toolkit V5.1

Appendix A. Branch Transformation Toolkit development and runtime requirements

Appendix B. Setting up a Branch Transformation Toolkit sample application

Appendix C. Additional material