 | Level: Intermediate Christopher Judd (cjudd@juddsolutions.com), Freelance Writer, Judd Solutions, LLC
13 Dec 2005 Many users are dissatisfied with the capabilities and performance of today's HTML-based Web applications. Users want desktop application functionality with the ease of installation and accessibility that Web applications offer. This tutorial demonstrates how to develop, package, and deploy a rich Internet application using the open source OpenLaszlo framework, Eclipse-based Laszlo IDE, and Web Tools to build business applications that delight users.
In this tutorial
Because most Web applications are built on HTML and HTTP, the Web makes a great platform for applications used infrequently by users, such as auction or book store sites. However, this example fails for business applications needing rich user interfaces due to the lack of state, limited set of components, and browser inconsistencies. If HTML and HTTP are not the answer, what is? Rich Internet Clients (RICs), also referred to as Rich Internet Applications (RIAs), are the next generation of Web applications. RICs provide the usability, responsiveness, and reuse of client/server applications with the deployment, manageability, and availability of a traditional Web application. This tutorial explores creating a rich Internet application, FluidMotion, using the OpenLaszlo platform.
Prerequisites
You should have some basic Java, Web development, and XML skills. A basic understanding of Web services, XPath, and persistence is helpful but not necessary.
System requirements
You need to have the following software installed: You also need to download the following software (this tutorial explains how to install and configure it):
Duration
Under two hours
Formats html, pdf
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