Objectives of the Build My App Hands On¶

During this Hands On we hope to get you to go through a comprehensive set of objectives that will transform you from a beginner to a proficient Solution Integration Expert.

Quick Objectives Overview¶

End-to-End Deployment: Go from a Simulator to a working deployed Solution in a single day
Complete Development Environment: Every participant should end with a fully working environment to work on Solutions
Technical Mastery: Get every participant to have global knowledge on tools and technologies required for Solutions (CoSML, Azure, Power BI, CosmoTech APIs, React, Docker, etc.)
Platform Understanding: Offer an insight on how the different components of the Solutions and Platform work together
Documentation Navigation: Give every participant the means to find their way through all documentations when they need in-depth answers
Team Collaboration: Make participants work as a team throughout the learning process
Practical Skills: Deploy and configure the complete brewery solution with all components (simulator, web app, Power BI dashboards, ADX database)
Self-Sufficiency: Build confidence to independently develop and deploy new solutions

Primary Learning Outcomes¶

End-to-End Solution Development¶

Go from a Simulator to a working deployed Solution in a single day
Transform the provided brewery solution simulator into a fully functional, cloud-deployed application
Complete the entire journey from local development to production deployment

Technical Environment Mastery¶

Every participant should end with a fully working environment to work on Solutions
Establish a complete development environment with all necessary tools and dependencies
Configure and validate connections to Azure services, Power BI, and CosmoTech APIs
Set up local development environment with proper toolchains (Node.js, Docker, Azure CLI, etc.)

Technical Skills Development¶

Simulator and Modeling Expertise¶

Understand and work with Complex Systems Modeling Language (CoSML)
Configure and customize the brewery solution conceptual model
Implement and test simulation runs using the provided run templates
Work with simulation inputs, outputs, and data processing workflows

Solution Architecture and Deployment¶

Master the CosmoTech Solution architecture and components
Configure solution deployment using YAML files and babylon CLI
Understand the relationship between simulators, solutions, and workspaces
Deploy solutions to the CosmoTech cloud platform using proper DevOps practices

API Integration and Management¶

Get proficiency with the CosmoTech API for resource management
Use both babylon CLI and direct API calls for solution operations
Understand authentication and authorization mechanisms (Azure AD integration)
Practice CRUD operations on solutions, workspaces, and related resources

Web Application Development¶

Configure and customize the provided React-based web application
Integrate frontend applications with CosmoTech backend services
Set up and configure Azure Data Explorer (ADX) databases for data storage
Implement Power BI dashboards and reports for data visualization
Understand the data flow from simulation results to user interfaces

Data Management and Analytics¶

Configure ETL processes for data transformation and loading
Work with CSV datasets and understand data modeling requirements
Set up ADX database schemas and queries using KQL (Kusto Query Language)
Create meaningful visualizations and dashboards in Power BI

Practical Implementation Goals¶

Brewery Solution Mastery¶

Successfully deploy the complete brewery solution end-to-end
Configure all components: simulator, solution, workspace, web app, and Power BI
Run successful simulations and view results through the web interface
Understand how the brewery business model is represented in the system

Give every participant the means to find their way through all documentations when they need in-depth answers
Master navigation of the CosmoTech documentation ecosystem
Understand how to troubleshoot issues using available resources
Learn to effectively use API documentation, tutorials, and reference materials

Tools and Technologies Proficiency¶

Get every participant to have global knowledge on tools and technologies required for Solutions
Gain hands-on experience with:
Development Tools: Git, Node.js, npm, Docker, VS Code
Cloud Platform: Azure services, Azure CLI, Azure Data Explorer
CosmoTech Stack: babylon CLI, CosmoTech API, Solution templates
Data and Analytics: Power BI, KQL, CSV data processing
Web Technologies: React, JavaScript, REST APIs

Integration and System Understanding¶

Component Relationships¶

Offer an insight on how the different components of the Solutions and Platform work together
Understand the data flow from simulation input to user dashboard
Learn how simulators, solutions, workspaces, and web apps interconnect
Grasp the role of each component in the overall solution architecture

Configuration Management¶

Master YAML-based configuration for solutions and workspaces
Understand environment variables and configuration management
Learn to customize and adapt configurations for different use cases
Practice version control and configuration deployment strategies

Team-Based Learning¶

Make participants work as a team throughout the hands-on session
Collaborate on troubleshooting and problem-solving activities
Share knowledge and insights between team members
Practice peer review and collaborative development approaches

Knowledge Transfer¶

Document learnings and create knowledge base for future reference
Share best practices and lessons learned with the group
Establish mentoring relationships between more and less experienced participants
Create a foundation for ongoing collaboration beyond the training session

Deliverables and Outcomes¶

By the end of this hands-on session, each participant will have:

Working Deployments¶

A fully deployed brewery solution accessible via web interface
Functional Power BI dashboards displaying simulation results
Configured ADX database with proper data schemas
Working development environment for future solution development

Technical Artifacts¶

Customized solution and workspace configuration files
Deployed run templates and simulation configurations
Functional web application with proper API integrations
Power BI reports and dashboards tailored to the brewery use case

Knowledge and Skills¶

Comprehensive understanding of the CosmoTech platform architecture
Ability to independently develop and deploy new solutions
Proficiency with all major tools and technologies in the CosmoTech ecosystem
Confidence to navigate documentation and resolve issues independently
Foundation for becoming a Solution Integration Expert

Team Capabilities¶

Established collaborative working relationships
Shared knowledge base and documentation
Network of peers for ongoing support and knowledge sharing
Foundation for future team-based solution development projects