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Only Narrow-Minded Programmers Think That Java is Dead

Java is DeadIf you are a Java pro and read Java is dead, but you’ll learn to love it you may think: oh no, not one of those Java bashing discussions again. And you are absolutely right. How stupid those “I do not like Java” programmers have to be to claim that Java is dead? Let us bring them back down to earth a bit More

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Mock4U: Agile UML with Balsamiq Mockup

For me it is important that it looks like a UML diagram, not how to create it or if a tool does a certain kind of validation of what I choose and combine. The coolest presentation is something like a hand-written diagram. That looks fresh, innovative and individual. Balsamiq Mockup does this for user interfaces perfectly. So, I only had to invent a way to teach UML to it. You guess it, I found one ;-) ...

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Flex Supports Spring – Are You Ready to Skip Web 2.0?

We’ve a lot of experiences now with Web 2.0 technologies based on AJAX and JSF. Although, we hold pretty modern, almost standards-based stuff in our hands the maintenance hell for the markup-based presentation layer is pretty lively. The costs are still tremendous in comparison to similar desktop developments.

To be a successful successor for AJAX/JSF development the Web 3.0 frameworks have to be

  • as ergonomic as current desktop applications when using their user interface components
  • compatible with the Web browsers already in use ...
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How to Start the JSF Dance

Last week our project structure changed a bit and I had to think about training new members in the JSF field. I remembered that there’s still a draft article, I started in 2006, in my blog management. Rick from DZone told me that there’s still a need for giving some tips in JSF programming. So, I polished my article ;-) .

Hint: If you still think about changing from your current Web presentation framework to something new, ...

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