Re: The "Presentation" Layer

Browser? Flash? Silverlight?

We already have a very robust and extensive programming environment on the client, which is better suited for business apps. It's called Java SE / Swing.

But, problem is, e.g. with an RPG background, it takes two months learning to effectively use Java and it's libraries.

So instead, HTML/Javascript/PHP and what have you is the way to go because, well, HTML takes only one day to learn. And from there on the logical choice is to go further with Javascript. But is this the best tool for the job, i.e. building business apps? This is a rhetorical question.

Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:53:26 -0400
From: trevor@xxxxxxxxxx
To: web400@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [WEB400] The "Presentation" Layer

Aaron,

It seems to me that the "rich client" model is VERY successful in the real
world. In the past, we had RealPlayer. Flash is one that is common right
now. And, the best example of a thick client that reeks is Apples iTunes.
This is extremely successful.

And, if you want to debate the thick client problem, isn't a browser a thick
client, technically? And aren't we often just working around the various
limitations of the browser client? Wouldn't the preference be to have your
OWN thick client, deployed better (more like Flash than iTunes), and get rid
of all the issues of client discrepancies?

Seems to me a GOOD thick client fits right in to your model??

Trevor



On 7/17/08 10:34 AM, "Aaron Bartell" <aaronbartell@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Putting the Controller on the client reeks
of thick client deployment issues, because you know that the Model will also
seep into there and the size of updates to download before you can run the
app will become much more than what shops desire.

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