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Java-based version of popular programming language gets performance improvements
Latest release of the RIA development framework is highlighted by easier customization, more sophisticated effects, AJAX interoperability, and a native-looking Mac port
The app dev environment remains wildly popular, but low ratings indicate change may be needed
Eclipse Foundation leaders debate claims of sprawl and bloat
Company to base its RIA development tools on Eclipse's open-source framework
The company will open its encryption interfaces in order to make it easier for companies to build products using PGP's key-management scheme and console
Adobe also releases Flex Builder Linux alpha 3, allowing developers to build Flex applications using Linux
A leader of the open source tools group believes the Eclipse IDE needs its functionality pared down, citing difficulty in finding capabilities in the currently overloaded platform
How much functionality (and how many plugins) can one IDE hold?
IBM's Lotus Expeditor development environment can be used to create collaborative, desktop-style apps for mobile devices