Enterprise potential of Ajax
I came across a link to this article on SOA Digest. However the link on their page pops up too many windows. So click on the link here to read the ad-free, print version of the aritcle. A must read.
Summary of the article:
AJAX
is a mere instance of a rich client interface for both SOA and the enterprise. It’s the momentum behind AJAX that will insure its place in most enterprises looking to employ rich clients, which are most enterprise-class businesses. However, this technology isn’t always a slam-dunk. You must first address your requirements before leveraging AJAX or, for that matter, any other technology.
At the end of the day, AJAX is just another part of the SOA solution and it needs to exist with other robust technologies that solve the problems at hand. Therefore, you must consider using AJAX holistically and in the context of other enabling technologies, standards, and the ultimate architecture.
Unlike traditional application development, where the database and application are designed, SOAs are as unique as snowflakes. When all is said and done, no two will be alike. However, as time goes on, common patterns emerge that let us share best practices when creating an SOA. We still need to travel further down the road before we can see the whole picture.
