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Choosing an approach – Apple WebObjects 5 User Manual

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Two Approaches to Java Client

Apple Computer, Inc. January 2002

C H A P T E R 6

WebObjects Desktop Applications

Figure 6-3

A typical Direct to Java Client application

Choosing an Approach

Direct to Java Client simplifies many parts of the development process, and
facilitates the addition of features such as localization, data access, and data model
synchronization. The direct approach to Java Client is a great way to start
developing Java Client applications.

However, you will most likely want to customize your Direct to Java Client
application, which requires learning some of the customization methods listed
above. Although this most likely requires you to learn about the Rule System, the
controller hierarchy, and XML user interface generation, the customization