My colleagues from the RAP Team have created proof-of-concept implementation of a web-enabled Draw2D port. This could eventually allow you to port existing graphical applications based on the GEF/Draw2D frameworks to the web. Click here to watch the video. So will this be available as part of Eclipse RAP soon? No, this work was intended as a feasibility study. At this point we are looking for parties that...
Read MoreHere are two amazing screenshots from a RAP-based application which was unveiled earlier this month. The team at CAS Software launched a hosted CRM solution based on RAP. They did a great job of customizing and polishing the RAP UI to create a unique look-and-feel. Calendar View The calendar supports drag-drop, transparency and instant input (click-and-type). Contacts Details This is screen shot of the contact details view. Note the...
Read MoreBelow are some brief instructions on how to import and run the RAP Calculator Example, which I currently use in my talks. Special thanks to all of you who attended my recent talks at the Salem Java User Group (download the slides) and the Seattle Code Camp. Installation Instructions Note: the example needs RAP 1.1 M1 or newer. It will not work with RAP 1.0. To install RAP...
Read MoreJust two weeks to go 'til the next EclipseCon. Once again the schedule is packed with ten parallel sessions and a dazzling amount of interesting talks.The list below will help you spot the RAP-specific talks and tutorials.Monday, March 17thTutorial - Getting started with RAP development, 08:00-10:00, CypressTutorial - From RCP to RCP/RAP. Conversion and Single-Sourcing Techniques, 10:30-12:30, CypressWednesday, March 19thRAP vs GWT - Which AJAX...
Read MoreInterested in the Rich Ajax Platform and residing in the Seattle area? Join me this weekend (Jan 26th - 27th) at the Seattle CodeCamp! The motto is "No Fluff - only Code" so I'm skipping the slides and preparing an hour of live RAP coding. To introduce RAP I'll recreate the RAP Calculator, with a few extra twists. The session is currently scheduled for Sat, Jan 26th,...
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