Can we implement a enterprise wide intranet application completely with WinForms instead of Browser based Web apps? What are pros and cons and which is preferred over other?
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A:
Some stuff on my mind:
WinForms Pros
- Richer user experience
- More responsive
- Usually easier to write interactive processes
Web App Pros
- Centralized maintenance (easy to update, ...)
- Centralized data access security
- Easier to access over the Internet and on the go
- Does not rely on anything except a browser on the client (so the client platform doesn't matter)
Mehrdad Afshari
2009-05-02 13:45:56
All authentication to the intranet is done with Windows Authentication. I am referring to Intranet apps and none of your points strongly suggest why I cannot use Winform for Intranet
Asp_GCP
2009-05-02 19:12:46
I didn't say you shouldn't use it. Which is better depends on the specific circumstance. I just mentioned some key points to consider.
Mehrdad Afshari
2009-05-02 19:19:08