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Eclipse RAP Multi session [message #754110]

Mon, 31 October 2011 16:03

Jazzy
Messages: 4
Registered: October 2011

Junior Member

Hi,

I am new to RAP/Web development and have questions regarding the multi users concept in the Eclipse RAP platform.

I am using the eclipse RAP platform (Helios) to develop a web application that serves several users.

Basically, my ApplicationWorkbenchAdvisor class returns a perspective that creates a login view for the user. When the user logs in i create some other views, an editor and several other java objects SPECIFIC TO THIS USER ...

Is this the right thing to do?
Are all my created objects safe for a multi-user applcation?
Does the RAP manage the multi sessions context of the application or do i have to do it?

Thank you

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Re: Eclipse RAP Multi session [message #754153 is a reply to message #754110]

Tue, 01 November 2011 00:48

Tiburon T
Messages: 36
Registered: October 2011

Member

Hi Jazzy,

I am pretty new to RAP too, but got this hint for you: make sure you use the RAP Singleton pattern from the FAQ, which can be found here: http://wiki.eclipse.org/RAP/FAQ#What_is_a_Session_Singleton_and_how_can_I_implement_one.3F

Also keep in mind, that all methods and variables marked as static are shared among all sessions. You dont want to store e.g. user preferences in a static variable in a regular singleton or just a static variable.

Btw for my first multi user test I usually access my application with two different web browsers (i.e Mozilla & Internet Explorer). This way you can use your application with two different sessions / users.

Greetings Tibu

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