Bindows

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Bindows is a commercial software development framework for Rich Internet Applications.

  • Bindows can generate applications with the exact look and feel of desktop applications (on Windows, Mac, Linux) on web pages.
  • Bindows applications require no end-user downloads - true zero-footprint (no Java, Flash, plug-ins, or ActiveX are used).

The Bindows framework is based on Dynamic HTML and the programming language used is JavaScript as Application Description Files (ADF), and executed at the client's end. When the web application is run, the scripts are downloaded from the server as XML files known as Application Description Files (ADF), and executed at the client's end.

The framework follows the Swing programming and DOM models. Class names start with 'Bi', e.g., BiObject, BiRadioButton, etc. The name Bindows comes from a combination of Business Intelligence (BI) and windows, BI being one of the interests of the company MB Technologies, responsible in creating the framework.

Bindows applications are agnostic to:

  • Server - any server (Java, .NET, PHP, etc. can be used with Bindows)
  • Backend platform - Any backend hardware and backend software
  • Operating system - Any operating system can be used on the client (as long as it includes a supported browser)
  • Language - All languages supported. Bindows supports Unicode
  • Browser - most browsers are supported (i.e., Internet Explorer 5.5 and higher, Mozilla 1.4 and higher, Netscape 7.1 and higher, Firefox, K-Meleon, and Camino)

Bindows supports the following widgets: labels, buttons, check boxes, radio buttons, text areas, menus, toolbars, statusbars, tool tips, grids, trees, sliders, spinners, progress bars, gauges, image maps and live vector graphics.

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[edit] Charting & Vector Graphics

Bindows supports client-side charting which is both rich, scalable and dynamic (animations), that are designed to be easily extended and enhanced:

  • Line charts
  • Columns and bars
  • Pie charts
  • Stacked columns and bars
  • Percentage stacked columns and bars
  • Gauges
  • Grids

Vector Graphics

The Bindows Graphical-Links API - BiLink API enables drawing of graphical links (lines and arrows) that join elements. The properties of the links, including color, width and style, can be customized. The basic task of the API is to manage the anchoring of the link to the elements. Live sample

[edit] Section-508 Accessibility

Bindows 2.0 is now the first Ajax framework with enhanced support for section 508 accessibility compliance. Bindows 2.0 enables developers to reach all audiences effectively and efficiently by building Ajax and Web 2.0 applications that meet Government and international standards for accessibility.

The Bindows framework enables development of Ajax and Web 2.0 applications that work with leading screen readers, such as JAWS, without requiring any download or installation (zero-footprint).

[edit] Internationalization & Localization

Bindows provides full support for internationalization and localization. Localized Bindows applications (including combined locales) are in use across the globe. Checkout the Bindows localized sites listed in the External Links below.

[edit] Next Major Release

Next major release of Bindows (code name "Torne") will include three major additions:

[edit] Versions

  • 0.9  - 2003 August
  • 1.1  - 2004 February
  • 1.20 - 2004 August
  • 1.25 - 2004 November
  • 1.3 - 2005 February
  • 1.5 - 2005 July
  • 1.51 - 2005 September
  • 2.0 - 2006 June
  • 2.5 - 2006 October (latest release)
  • Torne (code name) - due in 2006

[edit] Adds-on Tools

  • Bindows Benchmarking - available (free)
  • Bindows Linker - beta stage
  • Bindows Compiler - beta stage

[edit] External links


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