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  • James Ward on Client Server Application Development with HTML5 and Java

    Application development, whether it's client server, traditional web or a mobile web application, the recent trend is in using technologies like HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. James Ward spoke at JavaOne 2012 Conference about client server application development with HTML5 and Java. InfoQ caught up with James to speak about his presentation and the new application development trend.

  • Interview with Mathew MacDonald, Author of Pro Silverlight 5 in C#

    We spoke with Matthew MacDonald about Silverlight’s role in the developer’s toolbox and how that role is shifting from cross-platform development to line of business applications. Also covered are some of the highlights from Silverlight 5 and a sample chapter on Silverlight animation from his book.

  • Rob Eisenberg on Caliburn.Micro and MVVM

    We spoke with Rob Eisenberg, creator of Caliburn and Caliburn Micro, about his experiences creating the popular framework and his thoughts on the MVVM in general.

  • HTML5 offline web applications using ASP.NET MVC

    One of the major constraints of web applications has always been connectivity, especially with mobile applications. In this article, Jef Claes shows you how to use HTML’s offline capabilities to ensure the application keeps working even when the network connection isn’t.

  • Interview and Book Review: Pro HTML5 and CSS3 Design Patterns

    "Pro HTML5 and CSS3 Design Patterns" catalogs many common patterns in modern HTML5 applications. InfoQ talked to one author, Dionysios Synodinos, about the book and working with HTML5.

  • The Essence of Google Dart: Building Applications, Snapshots, Isolates

    Google has previewed Dart, a new language with a VM but also a JS compiler. InfoQ looks beyond the grammar at Dart's contributions for building apps: Snapshots, Isolates, Modularity.

  • Three Tips to Successfully Load Test Microsoft Silverlight Applications

    While Silverlight is an attractive option for developing expanded application, it brings new challenges to organizations. In preparation, companies must adapt their testing approach. Given the way new technologies work when deployed on internet/intranet applications, a careful approach to testing is important.

  • HTML 5 or Silverlight?

    While HTML5 is still a draft standard, its ultimate role as the dominant cross-platform solution is certain. Even Microsoft calls HTML “the only true cross-platform solution for everything.” But in many ways it is still severely limited when compared to Silverlight. Daniel Jebaraj of Syncfusion weighs in on the future of Silverlight and HTML5 with guidance on how to choose between the two.

  • Busy Java Developer’s Guide to Flex

    Flex is a set of tools designed to make it easier for developers to build SWFs without having to use the Adobe Flash tool. This article explores Flex from a Java guy’s perspective, then shows how to set up the environment and examines topics like how to integrate Flex code with existing Java applications, as well as its applicability for use as a mobile device client technology.

  • Challenges and Opportunities in Mobile Application Development and Mobile DSLs

    Converged Mobile Solutions differ significantly from their Web and Desktop counterparts: they often rely on a sophisticated compared to their scope, while the User Experience and Device Capabilities are paramount to their success. We review the Mobile Technologies, Development Tools and Processes and detail how a DSL can simplify the delivery of Rich Cross Platforms Mobile Solutions.

  • mobl: a DSL for Mobile Web Development

    Zef Hemel explains mobl, a cross-platform DSL for building mobile applications, detailing language’s constructs, how to create an application, and why it is better than other similar solutions.

  • FlexMonkey Deep Dive

    FlexMonkey is an open source tool from Gorilla Logic for testing Flex and AIR applications.  This article provides a brief introduction to FlexMonkey and then walks through debugging issues that can be encountered when testing with it.

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