This seems to be two issues - what javascript toolkit core platform to use and what platform will more easily integrate with OFBiz Screen Widgets.
I don't see any point in trying to standardize on a core platform as I do not think we could come to any sort of agreement. But I do think that we can objectively say that Dojo is the best tool for integrating with screen widgets simply because of its XML-based widget implementation strategy. Whatever implementation is used for the first screen widget integration will probably have a leg up on other platforms when it comes to future general javascript toolkit design-ins, but I doubt if many people are going to change the toolkit that they are currently using because of it. And I don't know when that will happen. I would like to clarify why I think the Dojo Toolkit is the best choice for screen widget integration. It is mostly on the basis of the fact that Brett mentioned that widgets can be implemented in XML format. I understand that screen widget definitions can be translated into javascript code; it is just that this will make the first integration easier to do. Also, I like the fact that Dojo is a "complete stack" - we do not have to go to a third party for widget technology. It also has a package system which will be important if a lot of different people start contributing front-end code - will keep code from stepping on other people's code. I also like the fact that it has a drawing module that draws in SVG for FF and VML for IE. And I like the way that it does file uploads. I am not trying to stop discussion and the only weight I have (or anyone has to an extent) is if I do the Dojo/screen widget integration. -Al
