Server-Side Swing for Rich Internet Applications

[prabhu]

Applying the half-object design pattern is a promising approach to leverage J2SE in a J2EE architecture. Canoo’s UltraLightClient succeeds in providing a server-side API for the entire set of Swing widgets, with transparent and highly optimized client/server interaction. The benefit for development is that a number of difficult issues are resolved, including the split between client and server, communication, and most security concerns. A further impressive feature is that ULC based programs can be configured to run in any standard Java platform environment. The most formidable advantage, however, is the server-side architecture that fits seamlessly into existing web platforms. The result is that thin client web applications and platforms can profit from the rich GUI capabilities of Swing and the J2SE environment. more...