Frameworks

Ajax in RichFaces 3.3, JSF 2 and RichFaces 4

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EDT

During my RichFaces session at JBoss World 2009, I showed three small examples of using Ajax with RichFaces 3.3, JSF 2, and RichFaces 4. I thougth it would be a good idea to show you the difference or more correct the similarities between the three. I will be blogging more about RichFaces 4 [...]

Eval JavaScript in a Global Context

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:15:00 EDT

Even though it's considered bad practice, it's often handy to eval code in JavaScript. And in my case, it was simply necessary, since the JSF specification requires eval of scripts. And it's also necessary to execute those evaluated scripts in the global scope. It's not as easy as it first looks. For our first naive implementation, we'd simply used eval(src) in our first pass at the implementation.

Agile Chronicles #3: Branch Workflow

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:30:00 EDT

This is the third article of the Agile Chronicles series. We'll talk about utilizing branches for each developer in Subversion, Merge Day, and how while cool, it’s an ivory tower process.

Why an Application Grid?

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:00:00 EDT

Application servers, those dependable workhorses that run most enterprise Java applications, are rarely a hot topic of conversation these days. As a technology category, the application server appears to be fairly “established” and that the focus has moved elsewhere in the stack, but appearances can be deceiving.

How to Choose an RIA Path: AJAX or Adobe?

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:30:00 EST

When it comes to rich Internet application (RIA) technologies, application development professionals must choose between two paths: AJAX or Adobe. AJAX is the best bet for experienced Web development shops looking to incrementally evolve existing Web applications. Of course, selecting AJAX also raises the question of whether to go with a homegrown, open source, or commercial AJAX framework.

Beyond AJAX and JavaServer Faces

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 12:45:00 EST

First released in March 2004, the server-side component model introduced by JavaServer Faces (JSF) brought the promise of simplifying Web-user interface (UI) development. Then in February 2005, Jesse James Garrett coined the term AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) and the simplicity of the JSF server-side component model was overshadowed by a flood of rich UI frameworks with a client-side tilt.

AJAX Lockdown

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 17:30:00 EST

AJAX is definitely taking Web applications to the next level in ease of use and desktop-like user interfaces. And it can even be used to create the secure, privacy-oriented Web applications that are so needed in today's Web world.

TIBCO to Open Source Best-Rated AJAX Rich Internet Application Toolkit

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 03:00:00 EDT

TIBCO Software unveiled TIBCO General Interface version 3.2, beta edition. TIBCO General Interface, which was rated as the best AJAX Rich Internet Application (RIA) toolkit by IDG's Infoworld this year, will provide developers with an open source licensing option and newly added functionality including support for Firefox 1.5.

Avectra's AJAX / Atlas Framework-Based Solution

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 17:45:00 EDT

Avectra Inc., a provider of 100 percent web-based association management software (AMS) solutions, unveiled netFORUM 2.12 at the annual American Society of Association Executives meeting in Boston. netFORUM 2.12 exploits the enhanced platform capabilities of Web 2.0, and delivers new levels of usability, performance and functionality.

ATTAP Technologies Introduces Open Source Toolkit Jitsu

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 16:15:00 EDT

The team at ATTAP Technologies announced that it is previewing Jitsu, a new web-development framework. Jitsu is an open source user-interface toolkit that enables developers to build and deploy sophisticated user interfaces for web applications. Jitsu tools include an XML markup language, a page compiler, a client-side data binding engine, JavaScript runtime, control and cross-platform libraries, an animation engine, and Ajax support.

Telcontar Unveils Framework and Fluid Maps for AJAX Environments

Thu, 08 Jun 2006 15:45:00 EDT

Telcontar announced the availability of a comprehensive application programming interface, which will allow developers to more easily develop and implement innovative mapping solutions. The API provides a new, open architecture for browser-based mapping and local search applications in AJAX environments.