# Transpiler-Based Architecture Design Model for Back-End Layers in Software Development
## 4 Empirical Experiment
### Reflections  
Upon culmination of the observation phase, it is indispensable to indulge in a period of introspection and reflection in order to understand the full spectrum of the obtained results and experience. Through the lens of iterative development, the research journey described above presented multiple avenues for improvement and learning. Comparison with Traditional Approaches: notably, our primary objective was met. In this experiment, the developers wrote the back-end source code just once, yet multiple implementations of the same product were produced, each in a different target programming language. In contrast, traditional approaches would typically yield a solution in  
Figure 18: Deployed artifacts. just one technology for the same amount of effort. Furthermore, the time and effort expended by the developers in this experiment were comparable to what would be required when working with a single language, delivering a notable enhancement when using the proposed approach. Iterative Improvement: one salient realization of this endeavor was the nonlinearity of the development process. The transpiler-based architectural design model did not materialize in its entirety in one swift move; rather, it underwent a series of iterations. Each iterative cycle enriched the source code, refined the layers, and streamlined the processes, ensuring that the architecture matured over time and was responsive to changing requirements and insights. Several future iterations should be considered for future work to ensure that the artifacts can be tested and are reliable. Challenges in Debugging: one of the most significant hurdles encountered during the experiment was the complexity involved in debugging. Considering the diversity of technologies in addition to the transpilation process, isolating and rectifying issues consumed a disproportionate amount of time, highlighting a critical challenge with this methodology. Clarifying the Contributions: while the Haxe transpiler played a pivotal role in translating the source code across platforms, the cornerstone of this research and its principal contribution revolves around the architectural design model. The layered design, overall architecture, and paradigm of our approach form the crux of our innovation; while transpilation is the mechanism, architectural wisdom is the message. Documentation and Framework Limitations: venturing into relatively uncharted territory with Haxe, a less prevalent language, involved its own set of challenges. The scarcity of exhaustive documentation coupled with a limited set of available frameworks occasionally hindered our progress and demanded creative problem solving. Extendibility and Scalability: while the project showcased a relatively compact functional scope, the foundational structures, methodologies, and layered model ensured its scalability. In essence, the architecture we laid down, while nimble for our immediate needs, is robustly poised to accommodate tools of a significantly higher transactional magnitude. Tangible Evidence: this venture serves as a evidence of the application of the proposed architectural design model. It is not just a theoretical construct but a practical and tangible entity. Although it successfully demystifies the potential of transpiler-based architectures, its ubiquitous application across diverse scenarios requires further evolution and refinement. Future Scenarios and Applications: the utility of such an architecture is not confined to its current embodiment; potential scenarios could span the following:  
Large-Scale Enterprise Solutions: systems requiring simultaneous operation across different technological platforms can benefit immensely from this design model. Collaborative Development Environments: a unified codebase can enhance collaboration between teams operating in different technological silos.