Autostudio: A generic web application for transforming dataflow programs into action

Abstract

In this paper, a user-friendly, interactive, and easy-to-use web-based application, is introduced. “AutoStudio” is a generic application where the users can generate dataflow programs for different dataflow languages, such as PipeFlow and Pig, using a drag and drop functionality. Using this application, the users can assemble the operators that comprise a particular program without being an expert in the target language and without his/her awareness of its operators and constructs. Therefore, the rapid development can be achieved. Our application also provides additional functionalities which makes it a “One-Stop-App” such as compiling, saving, executing, and checking the status of the generated dataflow programs.