Publications

Using Dojo and JSON to Build Ajax Applications

Modified on:
4/5/2007 12:44:00 AM
Source:
java.net
In this article, Zarar Siddiqi shows how to build Ajax-enabled applications using Dojo and JSON--two very different but complementary technologies that can significantly enhance the interface and usability of web applications. With the help of some simple examples, you will learn how to use Dojo and JSON to build Ajax applications. This article will also demonstrate how to create custom Dojo widgets by implementing the popular "autocomplete" feature for HTML text boxes. read more...

Using Ajax.NET Pro in a SharePoint Web Part

Modified on:
5/21/2007 12:31:00 PM
Source:
codeproject
The article describes how to configure Ajax.NET Pro with SharePoint so that it can be used in Web Parts. read more...

Developing a Visual WebGui gateway

Modified on:
4/4/2007 10:39:00 PM
Source:
code project
Visual WebGui basically leverages the WinForms object model giving the developer a new development experience developing rich internet applications like outlook web access. This object model by say covers 90% of what you need in order to create an outlook web access application. So how do we bridge the WinForms object model and web development? Through the concept of Gateways. read more...

Comparison of AJAX frameworks for ASP.NET (Daniel Zeiss)

Modified on:
4/4/2007 11:26:00 PM
Source:
daniel-zeiss
Daniel Zeiss's comparaison of AJAX frameworks for ASP.NET, 11 framework compared including : ComfortASP.NET V0.47 (beta), MagicAJAX.NET V0.3.0, ZumiPage V2.10, ATLAS CTP January 2005, OutPost V1.2, FastPage V1.1.0, ComponentArt V3.0 Callback Control, Telerik r.a.d.callback 1.5.2, Dart PowerWeb V1.4.1 LiveWrapper, Anthem V1.0.0, and finally Syncfusion Studio 4.1.0.50 / Essential Tools / CallbackPanel. The comparaison is based on many aspect of the frameworks : integration, ASP.NET compatibility, Traffic, AJAX Postbacks, and Additional features. read more...

Customizing RPC in GWT

Modified on:
4/5/2007 12:32:00 AM
Source:
Robert Hanson
In this article Robert Hanson takes a look at the new and improved RemoteServiceServlet. If you simple use GWT-RPC, then the change will likely be unnoticeable, as it should, but if you have been struggling to customize GWT-RPC, then the changes are exactly what the doctor ordered. read more...

Developing your first Visual WebGui application

Modified on:
4/4/2007 11:17:00 PM
Source:
code project
While web development environments such as ASP.NET and JSP have made huge strides in creating a rich environment for developing web applications, they have always targeted a very wide range of applications from content rich sites to OWA like applications. By doing so, they forced a compromise that was very painful for applications developers. Concepts like pages, html, requests and responses, which originated from the historical evolution of web development, are not really suitable for developing applications. While AJAX frameworks such as Atlas make a very nice edition to those enviroments they are still based on web development concepts which adds a great deal of complexity over desktop development concepts. read more...

A Backbase Ajax Front-end for J2EE Applications

Modified on:
4/5/2007 12:39:00 AM
Source:
dev2dev
In this article, Mark Schiefelbein utilizes Backbase to develop an Ajax-based front end for the Java Pet Store. This case study explains how to use Backbase technology as the Ajax presentation tier for J2EE applications. You can view an online demonstration of the application described in this article at: http://www.backbase.com/xmlserver. read more...

Prototype: Easing AJAX's Pain

Modified on:
4/5/2007 1:01:00 AM
Source:
xml.com
This article describes Prototype, an open source JavaScript library to create an object for an AJAX application. Bruce Perry explains how to use Prototype by describing an environmentally oriented web application that displays an annual atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) level. First, Bruce Perry discusses Prototype's benefits and describe how to set up Prototype in your application. Second, Bruce Perry delves into the nitty-gritty of how this application puts the library to good practical use. read more...

Technology options for Rich Internet Applications

Modified on:
4/5/2007 12:57:00 AM
Source:
IBM
Web applications are ready to go to the next level, and Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) can greatly enhance user interaction. In this overview of RIAs, you'll learn how to adapt them in the user interface (UI) layer. Web developers and architects might be particularly interested in the discussion of Laszlo, XUL, XForms, Macromedia Flex, and Dojo -- the common technologies currently available in this area. Links to other technologies are also included. A fair understanding of traditional UI tools, such as HTML and XML, is assumed. read more...

GWT ClippedImage - Optimizing Image Loading

Modified on:
4/5/2007 12:35:00 AM
Source:
Robert Hanson
ClippedImage allows you to show just a part of an image instead of the whole image, by hiding or "clipping", the rest. The ultimate purpose of this new image type is for optimizing the load time of your GWT appliciation. Curious as to why? Then read on... read more...

Develop with WinForms and Dual Deploy

Modified on:
4/4/2007 11:19:00 PM
Source:
ajaxian
Visual WebGui provides developers with WinForms like GUI components all accessible from the design time framework of Visual Studio .Net. The design time components look, act and interface like they do in their WinForm format since they inherit their object model from the existing WinForms components. read more...