OnMind Method Fundamentals

Analysis & Projects (Software). The project behind the OnMind project

To introduce us to the general concept it is important to refer to the simplified foundation that came of the experience and above all from the inspiration of the author:

“In a world or context of ideas and mental illusions, mental fabrications arise. This is reflected in the systems and in what is projected. These fabrications (or making) are linked to identities. Not all identities actively participate, hence the distinction between participants (entrants or users). Furthermore, the identities can form circles of links, these can be interpreted as natural roles of the identities in a context. Then, we have the environment and the things that we distinguish in a different way from the identities, referring even to concepts or subjects. Processes arise where entries or requests are required that usually generate some activity (or their support). Since this world is highly influenced by the financial aspect, we will have summaries of accounts and their operations. As soon as something is highly specific or requires more detail, it can be said that there are extraordinary and complementary things (extra). This is the basis of an analysis in my view, hence I participate in it as a method, perhaps with some additions”.



Other aspects

  • Intuition as a contribution to management
  • Tolerable Risk Consideration
  • Creativity as an influential factor in productivity and quality as applied (customizations)
  • Corresponding quality in terms of scope (time, dimension or investment)
  • Archetypes: significant categories identified by observation (specific fabrications or super-classes)
  • Data sheets: subsets, classes or associated tables within an archetype
  • Data repository based on archetypes (database and/or pseudo-database)
  • Operable prototypes based on archetypes
  • Support in a tool type MODE (Management Oriented Data Environment), multi-purpose (not general), enabling operable prototypes and managing the respective repository (e.g. OnMind platform)
  • Micro-projects and phased projects based on the fundamentals of the method and its support tool (MODE)
  • Support in mind mapping tool to review concepts and notions

To have an idea, depending on the nature or requirement of a project and if our platform can be used as a base, a project from zero of 1 year can be reduced to a third, a small one of 6 months to half.
Another way of looking at it would be like this: simple cases that enable operable prototypes for proof of concept without rigour can take until 20 days or 1 month (even less), for a pilot 3 months or less.

Challenges

The OnMind method is simply an alternative for the analysis of systems and software projects related to management and data. To develop it suposed some aspect of the academy but by adding a new level of understanding and different approach raises a new paradigm, hence this led to require a singular tool for data management and some other magic.

  • Do you identify what a new level or approach to the traditional foundations that permeate computer systems means?
  • Do you think this can have an impact that translates into opportunity within the digital transformation?
  • In order to modernize, would it be preferable to bet on something different or modernize with more of the same?



The OnMind platform is a sample of what is achieved, for this can be useful a comparison.
The OnMind Method (digital text/book)

Author’s Considerations

OnMind Method Context…



Specifications and Method?

A look to the technical



  • Certainly, we start from specifications incorporated into our method.
  • We look for proximity to the standard or almost natural mode (functional Javascript + HTML). A low learning curve can be obtained.
  • If we apply this to the OnMind platform, we have the following items:
    • The Data Sheet (making or collection) based on Archetypes (x10)
    • Basic front specifications (x8) in JSON (Data Specs)
    • Form composition with main web components (x7)
    • Form Generator + Editor. Tool for scaffolding or agile code
    • Frequent events or methods (x12) encoding with simple Javascript (plain)
    • Deployment still requires intervention, but is low and enables use on mobile devices
  • What makes it possible to start from a specification?
    • For example, a more sophisticated visual interface that generates specification files and a process that corresponds to a generator with a certain style and specific libraries (engine or classes according to technology, e.g. RiotJS).
    • Under this philosophy, if implemented, it could become independent from some technologies, if a generic trend is achieved.
  • In this way, it is possible to achieve impulse (technical/time) for projects.

I invite you to learn about this method and about the platform.

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OnMind, Apps or platform supported projects to turn on ideas.

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