Helix

In this article we look at how you might develop a Federated Search with data using both Sitecore Content and numerous other external data points.

I have discussed the Helix design patterns before and I really love their modular approach to code architecture however whilst trying to discuss this with some colleagues and working out the cleanest way to work with Helix and a Multi-site Sitecore solution it occurred to me that if you are familiar with the "Enterprisey" Three-tier design architecture principles, well the same principles can be applied to your Helix development at a modular level.

Last month was the start of an exciting new website development project to bring my company's Sitecore website into the current era. I'd been aware of the [Sitecore Helix](http://helix.sitecore.net/) design approach for quite some time and was interested in the idea however this finally afforded me the opportunity to really explore what it was all about while I was shopping around for the right approach to building the new site.