# Product Overview

The Configuration Expert is a tool that provides BEA TUXEDO programmers with an efficient way to generate the BEA TUXEDO configuration information without having to bother with the configuration syntax details. The Configuration Expert offers a fast, intuitive method of configuring BEA TUXEDO applications for the primary purpose of testing newly built applications in a development environment.

The following topics provide a concise overview of the Configuration Expert tool to help you get started quickly and with a good understanding of the process:

- How it Works

- Key Components

- Using the Configuration Expert with Other Builder Products

- Using the Configuration Expert as a Stand-Alone Tool

- Main Tasks