Google, fast on its way of becoming all things to everyone, released its open-source Google Web Toolkit last May in an effort to play nice with Java and Ajax developers. Asynchronous JavaScript and XML developers experience incompatibility drawbacks to their developed pages, and the idea behind the Google Web Toolkit was to make it possible to create cross-functional applications like their proprietary Google Maps and Google Mail easier to compile.

The mission, according to Google, is "to radically improve the web experience for users by enabling developers to use existing Java tools to build no-compromise AJAX for any modern browser."

The standards-compliant kit is already in version 1.3 and can be downloaded at Google (http://code.google.com/webtoolkit/download.html) under the Apache 2.0 open-source license in versions for Windows XP/2000, Linux (GTK+ 2.2.1+), and Mac OS X platforms.

The Google Web Toolkit is, in short, a JavaScript generator. It helps automate both the writing and deployment of web-based interfaced based on a service-oriented Java architecture. The toolkit objects help compile requests and server return values without having to crunch out a lot of trial and error coding.

When you run your Java creation, the Google Web Toolkit code is executed on the client browser, eliminating middle tier data transactions, placing less of a load on the server. On the down side, the applications may be limited from linking to existing Java libraries. Developers will no doubt realize benefits of the toolkits ability to create AJAX components to embed in static pages or existing applications.

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The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division

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Develop your creative potential through The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division where we give you the freedom to decide when and where to attend class. Because you're always on the go, we offer education to go wherever you connect to the Internet. While we meet the demands of your busy lifestyle, our online degree and diploma programs go even further by embracing the standards of excellence long held by The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and The Art Institutes system of schools backed by an over 85-year commitment to academic excellence. Learn from the leader in online creative arts education.
Programs:
  Graphic Design - Associate of Science Degree
  Graphic Design - Bachelor of Science Degree
  Interactive Media Design
  Interactive Media Design - Associate of Science Degree
  Interactive Media Design - Bachelor of Science Degree
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Everest University Online

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Advance your career (or start a new one) without interrupting your life. At Everest University Online, you’ll get the tools to prepare for a better future. Earn your Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in fields such as Business and Criminal Justice. Take classes at the times and places you choose, balance the demands of family and a career, and get personalized, one-on-one attention from expert instructors in your field of study.
Programs:
Computer Information Science Web Design
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Kaplan University

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Earn your degree, advance your career, and achieve your goals with an online degree or certificate from Kaplan University. And do it all without missing a day of work. Kaplan University offers accredited online degree programs in Business, Criminal Justice, Technology and Design, and Paralegal Studies. Kaplan also offers Continuing Education, allowing working professionals to earn certificates in Forensic Nursing, Legal Nurse Consulting, Life Care Planning, and Financial Planning.
Programs:
Internet and Website Development Certificate
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Westwood College

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Think you don't have time to earn the respected degree you need? Think again. Westwood College's online program gives you the flexibility to study at the times and places you choose. You'll also get the opportunity to interact with your instructors and fellow students in real time. Degree programs offered include business, criminal justice, design and technology.
Programs:
  E-Business Management
  Graphic Design and Multimedia
  Visual Communications
  Web Design & Multimedia
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Westwood College's online campus is not currently accepting Texas residents for its programs. If you are a Texas resident interested in attending Westwood College and taking some courses online, please select one of our campuses in Dallas, Fort Worth or Houston.