Date: 2004-02-24T17:58:15 Editor: AaronFarr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Wiki: Apache Avalon Wiki Page: AvalonFAQ/WhatIsAvalon URL: http://wiki.apache.org/avalon/AvalonFAQ/WhatIsAvalon
Added link back to IntroductionToAvalon -farra Change Log: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ @@ -8,9 +8,12 @@ ''That sounds cool, but kinda abstract and generic...'' -In a way, yes. Avalon is somewhat abstract and generic, just like object oriented programming is abstract and generic. Avalon is a COP framework for Java. All the basic algorithms and utilities for using those design patterns are in place. There are even a couple of containers and prebuilt components available. You can then use Avalon to build just about anything, from a web application to a new web framework, from a desktop standalone app to a new application server. Most of the 'extras' of Avalon are designed to build server-like applications, but the framework itself can be used anywhere. +In a way, yes. Avalon is somewhat abstract and generic, just like object oriented programming is abstract and generic. Avalon is a COP framework for Java (and soon other languages!). All the basic algorithms and utilities for using those design patterns are in place. There are even a couple of containers and prebuilt components available. You can then use Avalon to build just about anything, from a web application to a new web framework, from a desktop standalone app to a new application server. Most of the 'extras' of Avalon are designed to build server-like applications, but the framework itself can be used anywhere. To learn more, visit the documentation section of the Avalon web site: http://avalon.apache.org/doc/index.html + You also should read our 'Developing With Avalon' whitepaper at: http://avalon.apache.org/developing/index.html + +Try looking at our IntroductionToAvalon section of the wiki as well. ---- [Return to ["AvalonFAQ"] ] --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
