Options other than Applet

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I am using the XMPP to build the Chat Application. For building chat client I am using the Applet to communicate with the XMPP Server using their APIs in Applet.

So my question is: Is there anything other than Applet that I can use to communicate with Server and also with use of the XMPP Client API (i.e. options other than applet)?

I looking into GWT and JavaFX, will those two be helpful in this context?

But those are on server side things , i want something to on client side — ajduke, Jul 20 '11 at 06:18
+1 for choosing to avoid applets, they can add extra deployment & maintenance problems that do not affect an app. launched outside the browser. — Andrew Thompson, Jul 20 '11 at 07:00

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 22 '13 at 17:01

There are a couple of JavaScript libraries listed on the XMPP website. So no need to rely on browser plug-ins, just do a native web application.

You can easily use GWT for your web application. A quick search on Google revealed some GWT specific third party libraries or XMPP (Emite, gwt-strophe) and even a samples app (Emite Chat).

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 20 '11 at 06:17

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You can use Java-WebStart or Flex or just write a small webpage using servlets.

answered Jul 20 '11 at 06:17

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score 0 · Answer 3 · edited May 23 '17 at 11:47

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Definitely check out Java Web Start. It can launch a JFrame from a link, and offers many deployment advantages.

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answered Jul 20 '11 at 06:56

Andrew Thompson

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Yes to Swing/AWT. JWS can launch SWT as well. JWS can launch any 'rich client' desktop app. – Andrew Thompson Jul 20 '11 at 07:35

score 0 · Answer 4 · answered Jul 20 '11 at 07:03

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If you want a browser-based client then use Flash. There are several XMPP browser clients and libraries available.

answered Jul 20 '11 at 07:03

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Options other than Applet

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