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Title: Package give Web apps a lift: Both Curl and DreamFactory have an...

Author: Rapoza, Jim Article Type: Review
Source: eWeek, v21 n6 p55(2) Publication Date: Feb 9, 2004
  ISSN: 1530-6283
  Illustrations: Screen Layouts; Charts
URL of Publication: http://www.eweek.com

Curl's Curl Client/Web 3.0 and DreamFactory Software's DreamFactory Enterprise 6.0 are reviewed programs that have all-new designs. The tools meet the needs of companies that want the ideal platform for delivery of highly interactive Web-based applications that work effectively with Web services. Java applets are one choice, but development can be difficult, while Web applications that use scripting languages do not have the interactivity of a full application platform. ActiveX meets many needs but is regarded as a security risk and runs only on Windows in Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE). Curl and DreamFactory Enterprise both provide most of what is required to build Web-based, interactive applications that can integrate with Web services. They especially provide ease of deployment and straightforward development environments. Potential competitors include Flash, which is now much more able to deliver highly interactive applications and is appealing to companies, considering its large installed base and available Flash expertise. Curl has powerful language abilities and a flexible development environment, but applications developed in this release will run on Windows only. Curl is extensible and integrates well with Web services and data sources. DreamFactory Enterprise 6.0 is a very easy to use visual development environment that provides good Web service support. Usability is excellent. Capability, performance, interoperability, manageability, scalability, and security are good.

Special Features: Screen Layouts; Charts

Companies:
Curl Inc DreamFactory Software Inc

Products:
Curl Client/Web DreamFactory Enterprise

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