AS/400e Advanced Technology
42 AS/400e System Handbook
These tools offer the following advantages:
• A User Interface Framework has been defined that automatically handles the
exchange of data.
• Developers use data beans that are bound to panel components using tags defined by
the Panel Definition Markup Language (PDML).
• The framework can also provide a platform and technology independent
representation of graphical panels based on the Extensible Markup Language (XML).
A pure Java framework for interpreting the XML and constructing user interface panels
based on Java Foundation Classes (JFC) is also provided.
• A resource script converter is provided that converts Windows dialogs to equivalent
Java panels defined in XML.
• A graphical user interface builder tool is provided to develop Java GUIs. This is a
WYSIWYG GUI editor tool.
• The ability to call AS/400e programs is provided through a program call markup
language (PCML) interface that defines the required parameters, structures, and field
relationships.
Summary
Java is the environment of choice for programming in today's network computing
environment. It allows true portability of applications between platforms without modification
or recompilation. It is an open, cross-platform, industry standard that is being supported by
all of the major players in the computer industry today.
The AS/400e system is uniquely positioned to leverage Java as it evolves from its current
Web focus to a full commercial application environment. The strengths of the AS/400e will be
combined with Java's object-oriented, network computing technology to provide solutions for
the new millennium.
The AS/400 Developer Kit for Java makes Java available for application deployment on the
server. It is developed with a focus on scalability to support objects in the enterprise.
The AS/400 Toolbox for Java enables Java clients to access programs, commands, and data
on the AS/400 system today. It provides an easy entry into the Java world by leveraging
applications and data that already exist on the AS/400e system.
Web Serving
The IBM HTTP Server for AS/400 makes participating in the world of the Internet and
intranets easy. This product combines the basic functions of a Web server with expanded
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