Hi,
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At our company we are checking out some development platforms (must be =
crossplatform) we will going to use in the near future. Our list of =
platforms is (PHP, JSP, ZOPE / Python, J2EE - Java). Our company focuses =
itself mostly to webdevelopment for educational purposes.
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I proposed Zope to be included in this list because i believe it is a =
good, stable and innovative platform to use although still new to many. =
Because of my proposal and familiarity of Zope, i was selected to give a =
presentation which should (read MUST ;-) ) influence my colleagues so =
that zope will be THE development within our organisation for the =
future.
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Currently there are ten points of consideration set by my boss. These =
are not specific to zope but for all potential platforms. It would be =
very helpfull if you would take some time giving me input on these =
considerations. I will take them in account when making the =
presentation.
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Considerations:
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1. Object Orientation
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In which ways is the language object oriented en which things are =
missing from the language.
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2. Server and client objects.
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To what extend is it possible to define and use client side objects =
aside from server components. e.g. Possibility to include/use special =
tags which automagically instantiate the correct custom control objects.
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3. Framework
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How diverse is the default library of Objects and methods. (Guess this =
is more a python thing besides the use of products)
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4. Support
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How / howfar is the development platform used by developers.
Is there a good knowledge base / FAQ's available.
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5. 3th party support
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Are there extentional development tools available.
What kind of engines are available. ( python / zope )
Are extra components available. If so, which. ( yeah yeah, Zope product =
database is one)
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6. Cost
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What do the essential development tools cost.
What are the costs to commercially use the development platform.
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7. Userfriendly
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How good is the development platform.
Are all tools needed available.
Is the platform intuitive to use.
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8. Distribution
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What is needed to host a website using the platform. (no need to =
answer.. zope ??)
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9. XML Support
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Which tools are available.
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10. Developer value
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What is the value of a developer having good knowledge of the platform =
on the jobmarket.
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[11]. What are other pros/cons using Zope / Python as development =
platform.
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So far the list. Last entry is my own.
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Thanks in advance,
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Daniel Hooymans
Sofware developer        www.edufocus.nl
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