What Is Offbeat Server?
Offbeat is a multi-purpose XML based socket server for Java and Macromedia Flash clients.
The key elements of the server are simplicity, reusability and fun of development.
Offbeat Server provides easy real-time application developement. It is an ideal solution for applications that need to connect to databases and also allow connected clients to collaborate. Offbeat Server has easy-to-use proven technology and it also includes 5 demos with full source code.
Offbeat server can be used for example to create:
- Data driven applications (ie. intranets)
- Communication applications (chats, real-time data sharing...)
- Games
- Logging and monitoring applications
- Controlling applications
- Class-room collaboration apps
The server can be extended to any direction - what you can do with Java, you can do with the Offbeat server!
Benefits for a Developer
Offbeat Server defines an easy-to-understand protocol. Programming has been made simple by wrapping all the hard parts inside of the server and client objects. By using Offbeat, you can signifigantly shorten the development time!
You can continue using your existing Java libraries and any third-party Java libraries in your Offbeat projects. You can create desk-top applications and applets by using Swing and AWT classes.
Flash and its component framework makes it easy to develop rich graphical user interfaces to your real-time applications. The Offbeat client component for Flash makes development really easy - just drag'n'drop the component to your project, set the parameters and start communicating with the server!
Offbeat Server combines the best parts of the Java and Flash world. You can use only Java in your development (stand-alone apps, applets) or use Java clients and Flash clients at the same time.
Managers' point of view
By shortening the learning curve and development time, the Offbeat Server can save you a lot of money. It does not matter if you are creating an application or an add-on to a website, we are sure that Offbeat can add whole new dimensions to your end product.
When comparing the price and feature set of the server, Offbeat is the most cost-effective solution in the market today!
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