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Client-side Java strikes back
This tip gives an overview of client-side Java and the market landscape, then discusses how/why desktop Java is becoming an extremely attractive alternative to Windows. Commentary
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Web Services Security School: Table of contents
Get the class syllabus here. Learn more about your professor and see which lessons are coming up. Web Services School
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At The Ajax Experience 2 Continued: Browser competition moves Web applications forward
The Ajax landscape continues to be a place of many frameworks, but several of these library frameworks seem to have gained ground in terms of general acceptance. They are also beginning to take on similar traits. In some cases, they have even shared ... Article | 02 Oct 2008
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How to sort out Ajax and RIA frameworks
Confused by a dizzying number of Ajax frameworks? You are not alone. Curl's Richard Monson-Haefel, formerly of Burton Group has some suggestions for the Ajax and RIA developer. Article | 30 Jul 2008
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Junk JavaScript?
Should JavaScript and HTML be replaced with "proper" languages that might give more bang for the buck in rich Internet applications (RIAs)? One reader writes to suggest that it is time to move on from JavaScript and HTML, but the next question is wha... News | 27 Feb 2008
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Silverlight 2.0 for RIAs coming soon
Microsoft Silverlight 2.0, which is nearing beta, will make it easier for .NET developers to use Visual Basic instead of JavaScript as a scripting language for rich Internet application (RIA) development, according to Scott Guthrie, a Microsoft vice ... News | 26 Feb 2008
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More coders feeling Groovy
Groovy is what Java would be if it had been created in the 21st century, says one programmer. Although it still ranks below Java, C, C++, C#, Visual Basic, PHP, and even Fortran, Groovy has been quickly moving up the charts as more and more developer... News | 25 Feb 2008
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RIA technologies compared
As rich Internet application (RIA) development accelerates, a variety of technologies are becoming available including DHTML, Ajax, Adobe Flash, and Microsoft Silverlight. This article compares these choices to help RIA developers determine which one... News | 06 Feb 2008
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Squish updated for Ajax testing
Squish, the GUI testing tool, has been updated by froglogic GmbH. Squish 3.3 supports creating and running automated GUI tests of applications based on a variety of user interface technologies including Ajax and Eclipse RPC, and supports a variety of... News | 05 Feb 2008
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Is Web 3.0 for real?
Versioning of the Web with Web 2.0 is often seen as marketing hype, but this author sees it as a way of designating the evolution of the Web, starting with Web 1.0, which is the original 1990s version, followed by Web 2.0 with the advent of Ajax and ... News | 31 Jan 2008
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WSO2 releases mashup server
WSO2 Inc., an open-source SOA vendor, combines Web services and JavaScript in its release of Mashup Server 1.0. WSO2 also announced creation of a hosted online version of the Mashup Server, which provides a community site for developing, running, and... News | 30 Jan 2008
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PHP Eclipse tools released
The Zend Studio for Eclipse IDE plug-in for the PHP scripting language, a cornerstone of the Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP (LAMP) stack for Web services development, is now available for download from Zend Technologies Inc. The company is also releasi... News | 24 Jan 2008
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JavaFX Script as a Web service client
JavaFX Script is Sun Microsystems' latest entry into the scripting language arena and it holds a lot of potential for Web services client development. Tip
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Web services and Second Life
Columnist William Brogden looks into the virtual world of Second Life as sees Web services business opportunities in its scripting language and REST style messaging. Tip
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SOA meets Web 2.0 - Where the Java EE standards fall short
Stephen Maryka explores Java and Ajax technologies in an effort to understand the complex relationship between standards-based SOA and the ungoverned Web 2.0. Tip
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JavaServer Pages as Web service clients
In this web services advisor tip, William Brogden discusses the benefits, properties and popularity of JavaServer Pages. Tip
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Web service clients with Python
In this tip, William Brogden discusses the growing popularity of the object-oriented scripting language, Python. Tip
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Ruby as a Web service client language
In this tip, William Brogden discusses one of the most popular "scripting" languages, Ruby. Tip
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What about comparing the merits of Python and Water?
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Podcast: SOA and Web 2.0 – why composite apps matter
The common thread between SOA and Web 2.0 is composite applications. This podcast investigates the realities and best practices of composite app assembly. Podcast
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At The Ajax Experience 2 Continued: Browser competition moves Web applications forward
The Ajax landscape continues to be a place of many frameworks, but several of these library frameworks seem to have gained ground in terms of general acceptance. They are also beginning to take on similar traits. In some cases, they have even shared ... Article
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How to sort out Ajax and RIA frameworks
Confused by a dizzying number of Ajax frameworks? You are not alone. Curl's Richard Monson-Haefel, formerly of Burton Group has some suggestions for the Ajax and RIA developer. Article
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Junk JavaScript?
Should JavaScript and HTML be replaced with "proper" languages that might give more bang for the buck in rich Internet applications (RIAs)? One reader writes to suggest that it is time to move on from JavaScript and HTML, but the next question is wha... News
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Silverlight 2.0 for RIAs coming soon
Microsoft Silverlight 2.0, which is nearing beta, will make it easier for .NET developers to use Visual Basic instead of JavaScript as a scripting language for rich Internet application (RIA) development, according to Scott Guthrie, a Microsoft vice ... News
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More coders feeling Groovy
Groovy is what Java would be if it had been created in the 21st century, says one programmer. Although it still ranks below Java, C, C++, C#, Visual Basic, PHP, and even Fortran, Groovy has been quickly moving up the charts as more and more developer... News
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RIA technologies compared
As rich Internet application (RIA) development accelerates, a variety of technologies are becoming available including DHTML, Ajax, Adobe Flash, and Microsoft Silverlight. This article compares these choices to help RIA developers determine which one... News
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Squish updated for Ajax testing
Squish, the GUI testing tool, has been updated by froglogic GmbH. Squish 3.3 supports creating and running automated GUI tests of applications based on a variety of user interface technologies including Ajax and Eclipse RPC, and supports a variety of... News
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Is Web 3.0 for real?
Versioning of the Web with Web 2.0 is often seen as marketing hype, but this author sees it as a way of designating the evolution of the Web, starting with Web 1.0, which is the original 1990s version, followed by Web 2.0 with the advent of Ajax and ... News
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WSO2 releases mashup server
WSO2 Inc., an open-source SOA vendor, combines Web services and JavaScript in its release of Mashup Server 1.0. WSO2 also announced creation of a hosted online version of the Mashup Server, which provides a community site for developing, running, and... News
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PHP Eclipse tools released
The Zend Studio for Eclipse IDE plug-in for the PHP scripting language, a cornerstone of the Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP (LAMP) stack for Web services development, is now available for download from Zend Technologies Inc. The company is also releasi... News
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About Scripting languages
A scripting language is a form of programming language that is usually interpreted rather than compiled. Learn more about scripting language basics and best practices with how-to resources for architects and developers working on SOA and Web services projects.