Latest News from Robbie Cheng

Introducing ZK 5: Future of RIA

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:30:00 EDT

We are proud to announce the release of ZK 5 preview edition with some major changes, including a move to the LGPL license, a revolutionary architecture client+server fusion offering the same productivity gains with more control and the use of jQuery allowing you maximize the user experience.

Direct RIA + Google App Engine = Simplicity + Scalability

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:00:00 EDT

Direct RIA is a robust and comprehensive rich Internet applications engine which turns any client (web browser, mobile device) into an efficient and engaging environment. Direct RIA maximizes developer productivity by direct access of user interface, database, and web services. Direct RIA minimizes the development cost by transparent and automatic synchronization between client and server.

Building RIAs with a Direct RIA Solution

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:15:00 EDT

With the Direct AJAX programming model, Web applications can access data model and back-end integration directly. No more asynchronous communication between client and server, neither the security of sending the business logic to the client.

Converting Excel Spreadsheets Into Enterprise AJAX Apps

Tue, 12 May 2009 06:00:00 EDT

ZK Spreadsheet enables AJAX applications to deliver the rich functionality of Excel to browsers in pure Java. With embeddable Excel functionality in pure Java, developers can create collaborative and dynamic enterprise applications like never before.

Using ZK Calendars Component to Create RIA Apps

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:00:00 EDT

ZK have announced a new AJAX component called ZK Calendar for Java applications. It is a fully featured web-based calendar boasting a similar feature set to Google’s calendar application.

Intuive MVC Pattern for AJAX Applications

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:00:00 EDT

The main focus of ZK 3.6.1 was on bug-fixing, with over 47 bugs fixed. In addition to the host of bugs eradicated 20 new features have been added, including a debug mode for unit-testing and MVC enhancement!

No More Excel! Access AJAX Spreadsheet Today!

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:45:00 EDT

ZK Spreadsheet enables Ajax applications to deliver the rich functionality of ExcelR to browsers in pure Java. With embeddable Excel functionality in pure Java, developers can create collaborative and dynamic enterprise applications like never before.

Can AJAX and RIA Frameworks Help Overcome Financial Recession?

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 07:49:07 EST

To overcome the financial recession, a good RIA (Rich Internet Application) framework is far from enough since Ajax experts are rare and costly to hire; moreover, it’s time-consuming to begin the project. Thus, an integrated development environment is necessary to help enterprises deliver time-to-market rich Internet application efficiently with the minimal cost. In 2009, RIA builder plays a key role on decide which RIA solution will be adopted by enterprise since it helps them save IT investment greatly.

How to Choose an RIA Solution

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

There are currently more than 200 RIA solutions available, and this number grows daily. Each RIA solution has its strengths and weaknesses, and the levels of security, accessibility, and integration vary. Choosing a suitable RIA solution for creating or enhancing Web applications becomes more difficult for both software architects and software project managers.