Melon Forum Component was implemented following the model of three-tiered architecture.
Data Access Layer
The data access layer is represented by the assemblies GotDotNet.ApplicationBlocks.Data.dll and Melon.Components.ApplicationBlocks.Data.dll.
DATA SCHEMA
Database table which is of interest to the developers is table MC_ForumUserAdapter. This is the adapter table which makes the relation between Melon Forum Component and the users table of the web site where the forum will be integrated.
Business Logic
It is represented by classes which reside in App_Code\MC_Forum.
Interface
The interface of the control is formed by several user controls and web pages. There is one main user control Forum.ascx (inherits BaseForumControl class) which is a container of the other user controls (inherit ForumControl class) and provides the communication between them.
There are local resources for all user controls. In this version resources in English are provided. If resources for another culture are needed resource files with the same keys should be created. For more information read section How to: Manage multilanguage interface.
All styles are placed in css file ForumStyles/Styles.css so the component could be easily made themeable when putting the styles in the theme folders and customize them. For more information read section How to: Customize the look and feel.
