DHI's JS-Sorcerer(TM) 2.0 JavaScript Tool Now Supports Command-Line Power Users and Eclipse-Based IDEs.RENTON, Wash. -- DHI DHI see dairy herd improvement. Technologies, Inc., today announced the release of JS-Sorcerer(TM) 2.0, a JavaScript development tool for web developers who write complex applications. The previous version of JS-Sorcerer was exclusive to Eclipse-based IDE (1) (Integrated Development Environment) A set of programs run from a single user interface. For example, programming languages often include a text editor, compiler and debugger, which are all activated and function from a common menu. users. This release also targets non-IDE users familiar with command line interface and utilities such as "make" that automate the process of converting files from one form to another. JS-Sorcerer is an integrated set of software development tools for serious JavaScript programmers. JS-Sorcerer performs syntax checking, variable type and flow analysis on JavaScript files, and provides type-safe linking of multiple JavaScript files for a single web page or an application. JS-Sorcerer enables developers to write cross-browser code by making use of a standard interface to ECMAScript, W3C (World Wide Web Consortium, www.w3.org) An international industry consortium founded in 1994 by Tim Berners-Lee to develop standards for the Web. It is hosted in the U.S. by the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) at MIT (www.csail.mit.edu/index.php). DOM, and XMLHttpRequest (AJAX) objects. "We have made a significant effort with JS-Sorcerer 2.0 to respond to the needs of power programmers who do not depend on IDEs as they develop JavaScript applications," says Dr. Richard Garner, CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. of DHI Technologies. "With this release, JavaScript programmers can use their editor of choice to create and modify their source files, construct their Makefiles, and manage their project environment without an IDE." New features include driver programs to compile and link JavaScript and HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. files for creating web applications. The result is a single file containing all relevant files that make up the application. Another utility takes this file, and explodes it into a specified web application structure for publishing to a web server. Other features include a program to compute inter-file dependencies for accurate and complete JavaScript code analysis, and a library archival function to enumerate To count or list one by one. For example, an enumerated data type defines a list of all possible values for a variable, and no other value can then be placed into it. See device enumeration and ENUM. , add and remove entries, and control the order of JavaScript libraries A JavaScript library is a library of pre-written JavaScript controls which allow for easier development of JavaScript-based applications, especially for AJAX and other web-centric technologies. . "We believe that the initial investment required to learn to use JS-Sorcerer, and standardize stan·dard·ize v. 1. To cause to conform to a standard. 2. To evaluate by comparing with a standard. existing JavaScript code, is quickly returned by the vast long-term benefit it offers," comments Roger Franklin, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of DHI Technologies. "The use of software engineering tools and best development practices will reduce application development test time and minimize support and maintenance costs. These software engineering principles are at the core of JS-Sorcerer." JS-Sorcerer 2.0 is also available as a plug-in to Eclipse-based IDEs. JS-Sorcerer supports MyEclipse, the Eclipse Web Tools Platform, and IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) Rational for WebSphere environments. Eclipse users will experience a streamlined getting-started process with JS-Sorcerer 2.0, as it now comes bundled with example projects. Improvements have also been made to the JS-Sorcerer Project Creation Wizard. Availability and Pricing JS-Sorcerer 2.0 is now available for purchase and download on the DHI website at http://www.dhitechnologies.com. A single user license is $199, including access to a support forum and product updates for six months. A 15-day free evaluation is available. About DHI Technologies, Inc. Founded in 2003, DHI Technologies' mission is to empower companies to create reliable and interactive websites. DHI's tools allow developers to concentrate on the essential task of building interactive websites, by leveraging advanced software engineering practices. JS-Sorcerer assists developers in analyzing JavaScript code for correctness and creating code guaranteed to run in cross-browser environments. DHI Technologies, Inc., 1400 Talbot Road South, Suite 205, Renton, WA 98055; http://www.dhitechnologies.com. DHI and JS-Sorcerer(TM) are trademarks of DHI Technologies, Inc. All other names are properties of their respective owners. |
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