I wonder if me.com is coded with javascript+css+html only?
No RIA language like Flash, Java right?
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Looking at the source of the page, it's only JS, CSS, HTML.
Apple is staying away from Flash / Java and pushing HTML5 as much as they can to promote their i devices.
Ryan Ternier
2010-09-15 15:40:40
So Apple don't believe in Flash and Java? Do they believe in RIA applications though or do they go the web application with HTML5 way?
never_had_a_name
2010-09-15 15:45:38
Apple is embracing HTML5 totally. A Rich Internet Application does not have to be made from Flash/Silverlight/Java. HTML5 + JavaScript can provide almost the same functionality without the need to install a component. So Yes, Apple believes in RIA applications, but they will be going with HTML5.
Ryan Ternier
2010-09-15 17:17:37
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me.com is clearly not using Flash , right click anywhere in the browser and you will quickly find out. furthermore, it wouldn't make sense for Apple to get anywhere near Flash.
This article should give you a few answers about Apple's RIA perspective http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/05/07/apple_developing_flash_alternative_named_gianduia.html
You may also want to have a look at the SproutCore & Capuccino frameworks in order to have an idea of where Apple is likely heading.
PatrickS
2010-09-15 16:00:58
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Yes it is. In fact, contra PatrickS's comment that SproutCore might tell us where Apple is "likely" heading, MobileMe is actually built on SproutCore! SproutCore is an HTML + Javascript web application framework whose power is not yet generally appreciated, and derives from its having been engineered to support MobileMe and iWork.com.
rklancer
2010-09-23 02:14:39