WebObjects is Apple's enterprise framework for developing scalable Web applications using proven object-oriented design principals. Because it is written in Java, after you build your application on the Mac you can deploy it most anywhere, running it stand-alone or combined with other application servers.

WebObjects 5.4 for Leopard is the newest release, adding many enhancements including improved support for rich Web applications and enhanced integration with the ANT build system. WebObjects is included as part of the Xcode installation, and the Java JDK is installed with Mac OS X, making it easy for any Mac user to begin developing. Leopard Server installs the WebObjects runtime by default, providing a great foundation on which to deploy your applications.

WebObjects has a rich community of developers supporting the framework with add-on tools, support for leading Java IDEs such as Eclipse, and overflowing knowledge you can tap in the WebObjects mailing lists.

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Web Services with WebObjects

Learn how to use WebObjects 5.2 by following these instructions for building a web service.

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WebObjects 5.2 Distribution License Online

Please follow the link above for the WebObjects version 5.2 distribution license. For WebObjects version 5.3 and later, the distribution license is now included as part of the Xcode software license. Please view the license in the Xcode installer to view the current terms.

WebObjects 5.3 Available with Xcode 2.1

The WebObjects developer tools are now included with Xcode 2.1. Key features of Web Objects 5.3 include:

• EO Models can now be edited within Xcode with a new EOModeler plugin that integrates CoreData modeling tools.
• WebObjects Builder has UI enhancements and generates HTML 4.0.1 code.
• WebObjects Runtime now supports HTML 4.0.1.
• NSArray, NSDictionary and NSSet now implement the java.util.Collection interfaces.
• Axis 1.1 has been integrated with the Direct To WebServices feature.
• WebObjects is qualified against Oracle 10g using the 10.1.0.2 jdbc drivers.

WebObjects 5.2.4 Update

WebObjects 5.2 users who plan to develop their WebObjects applications on Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) should install this update.

Third-Party WebObjects Books

A number of WebObjects reference books are available for sale at many booksellers. This document contains a list of titles and links.

WebObjects Online Support

Download the latest WebObjects updates, find answers to often asked support questions or search the Knowledge Base.

AppleCare Professional Services - Technical Support

Provides comprehensive technical support programs for organizations looking for high-end assistance with WebObjects development and deployment.

AppleCare Professional Services - Consulting

Offers project consulting, installation and integration, planning and migration, and application development for WebObjects.

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Tools Topics
Dashcode Performance & Debugging WebObjects Xcode

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Tools Headlines Reference: Mac OS X Man Pages 2008-04-29 Guides: HeaderDoc User Guide 2008-04-08 Reference: WebObjects 5.4.1 Reference 2008-03-11 Technical Q&A: Missing Results in Xcode Project Find Window 2008-03-06 Technical Note: CrashReporter 2008-02-27

WebObjects Mailing Lists WebObjects-Dev Discuss development of WebObjects applications including tools, software, and techniques. WebObjects-Deploy Discuss deployment of WebObjects applications.

WebObjects Reference Library Documentation Sample Code Technical Q&As Technical Notes Release Notes