Rich internet applications tools

The 46 applications we studied include: E-commerce tools Configurators News and current events Maps and location finders E-learning Entertainment Productivity applications This page report presents design tips for creating interactive web-based applications, including accessibility considerations. The studies took place in the United States, Germany, and Japan. Reviews and Testimonials.

Search this Book: Reset. Editor Biographies. The peer review process is the driving force behind all IGI Global books and journals. Offline use : When connectivity is unavailable, it might still be possible to use an RIA if the app is designed to retain its state locally on the client machine.

Developments in Web standards have also made it possible for some traditional Web applications to do that. Performance impact: Depending on the application and network characteristics, RIAs can often perform better than traditional apps.

In particular, applications that avoid round trips to the server by processing locally on the client are likely to be noticeably faster.

Offloading such processing to the client machines can also improve server performance. The downside is that small, embedded and mobile devices -- which are increasingly common -- may not have the resources necessary to use such apps. Kay is a Computerworld contributing writer in Worcester, Mass. You can contact him at russkay charter. For a complete archive of QuickStudies, go to computerworld.

Here are the latest Insider stories. More Insider Sign Out. You can receive help directly from the article author. Sign up for a free trial to get started. Start Free Trial. Log In. Web Dev. Published: RIA Rich Internet Application tools are interactive internet applications which have many of the characteristics of desktop applications. The RIA tools typically deliver output either by the way of a site-specific browser or via browser plug-in.