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RAP or E4 [message #642910]

Fri, 03 December 2010 05:21

Eclipse User

Hi,

i want to create a Web Application using an existing RCP Project,
What are the benefits of using the RAP Technologie ?
or is it better to use the E4 Technologie with RAP ?

pros and cons ?

thx for every help
Regards,

Hussein

Re: RAP or E4 [message #642924 is a reply to message #642910]

Fri, 03 December 2010 06:24

Eclipse User

Hi Hussein,

although it is mostly possible to run e4 applications on RAP [1], I would
not recommend to start a new RAP application with e4 at the moment.

The work on e4 is still in an early state and I don't see much adoption
right now. There is neither public API, nor tooling for the new
programming concepts.

You're asking about the benefits of RAP:
- Code reuse: Web and desktop apps from a single shared codebase
- Modularity: the full power of OSGi for web applications
- Use of Eclipse technology: Use existing technology like EMF, BIRT ...
- Programming model: Use your familiar development environment: Code
assists, automatic refactorings, unit tests, debugging ...

does this suffice to convince you? ;-)

Ralf

[1] http://eclipsesource.com/blogs/2010/08/10/mars-rover-challan ge-
revival/

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Re: RAP or E4 [message #642926 is a reply to message #642924]

Fri, 03 December 2010 06:38

Eclipse User

Hi Ralf,

Thank you very much for the fast Answer...
i was going to use the RAP from the Start but i bumbed into the E4 and just wanted to be sure to make the right choice! Smile

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