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The Eclipse Foundation's Orion Web-based developer platform has a long way to go if it hopes to replace traditional tools
Oracle's chief architect says it's time to start working on the next-generation Java toolkit, and he wants suggestions.
The Orion platform is intended to move development to the Web and features an editor and client-side architecture using HTML5
The lightweight, cloud-friendly Drizzle fork gives companies an escape from Oracle's clutches
The second beta of the development tool geared toward nonprogrammers also features Windows Azure cloud integration
Oracle framework makes it possible to develop apps that can be deployed across different mobile platforms without customizing the code for each platform
Adobe's experimental Wallaby tool makes the case for a multiformat Web, but in a hands-on test, it leaves much to be desired
Microsoft rolls out a local help viewer for Visual Studio 2010 and integrates Project Server with Team Foundation Server to enable teams to work more effectively
The acquisition is aimed at making it easier for non-developers to build Web apps
A strong developer ecosystem is a valuable asset, but for vendors, balancing developer needs and business objectives can be a challenge