Abstract: A system and method for managing persistent objects with a persistent object framework is disclosed. The persistent object framework receives queries and instructions from an application for data from the persistent objects. The persistent objects are stored in data sources, such as databases or repositories. The persistent object framework may create, save, update, access, search, and delete persistent objects. Further, the persistent object framework caches applicable persistent objects for the application. The persistent object framework provides the caching for the persistent objects. The persistent object framework supports both Lightweight Directory Access Protocol and relational databases.

Abstract: A business applications platform for providing features and services to business applications that are available across a wide variety of computing environments and operating systems. The platform includes an interface providing access to data elements, functional support for application logic, functional support for presentation logic, functional support for maintaining application data persistent within a user session, and an interface for access to business objects during a user session.