Beyond the Browser: The Next Generation of Rich Internet Applications

Sat, 04 Nov 2006 15:15:00 EST

The growth of Flash and AJAX in Web applications is driven by real market needs - applications that are visually compelling and simple to use gain faster adoption and can be a competitive differentiator, enabling customers, employees, and partners to interact effectively with information and other people. There has been tremendous innovation in applications delivered via the Web; however, browser limitations such as the lack of access to local files, the inability to leverage desktop functionality, and reliance on continuous connectivity ultimately limit the functionality of a browser-based application. In addition, creating these applications is not always a simple process and browser compatibility issues continue to plague front-end developers.

Macromedia and Java: Serving the Best User Experience

Thu, 01 Feb 2001 00:00:00 EST

Macromedia's mission is to improve the user experience on the Web. While it's best known for its Web authoring and media playback solutions, it's also committed to the viability and importance of Java as a platform for servers and has invested heavily in Java technology for two of its products, Dreamweaver UltraDev and Generator. Macromedia feels that the integration of authoring, playback, and server capabilities is key to creating the best user experience.

Articles by Kevin Lynch

Beyond the Browser: The Next Generation of Rich Internet Applications

Macromedia and Java: Serving the Best User Experience