Filthy Rich: Picking a Language to Write the Next Generation of RIAs

Hey, there code cowboy, think you’re going to write the next hot web app in Javascript and some Ajax libraries? Unlikely. Mashups are nice but we’re talking about real, portable, browser-based apps, rich interfaces, multiple delivery channels, and rapid development cycles.

You need to pick a real language and a more robust framework. But which one? Flex, JavaFX, Silverlight; they all offer something to the RIA developer. We take you deep inside each platform so you can pick the one that’s right for you.