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SYMANTEC OPENS JAVA-DEVELOPMENT DOOR TO ALL USERS
Visual Cafe is the first Visual RAD tool for Java-based Internet and
Intranet application development on both Windows and Macintosh Platforms
CUPERTINO, Calif., Sept. 11 /CNW/ - Symantec Corporation (Nasdaq: SYMC)
announced today the first Visual Rapid Application Development (RAD) tool for
visual Java development named Visual Cafe. Symantec took the extensive
top-selling toolset of Symantec Cafe and made it easier to use to expand
Java-based development beyond the C/C++ audience to the users of Visual Basic
and Delphi. Now all types of developers will be able to quickly and easily
learn Java as they make their internet applications and web pages come alive.
The secret to Visual Cafe is its RAD Visual tools such as the Visual GUI
builder, the Component Library and Interaction Wizard. These features allow
the developer to graphically build application components while Visual Cafe
generates the Java code. In addition, Symantec has made it easy to add
interactivity and animation to internet applications without sacrificing the
powerful tools needed for complex applications.
``With the successful adoption of our Symantec Cafe product, our
customers requested visual RAD programming and now Symantec can deliver with
Visual Cafe,'' said Mansour Safai, general manager of Symantec's Internet
Tools division. ``By providing the first RAD tool for Java development, we
hope to target all levels of Java developers with this product.''
Key Features
- RAD Visual Tools - Visual Cafe contains the first and only RAD visual
tools designed exclusively for the Java programming language. The entire
edit/compile/debug cycle is replaced by the new RAD cycle. The goal is to
provide a visual development approach for maximum productivity, while not
sacrificing a professional toolset. These tools increase productivity and
eliminates tedious coding. For example, the Visual GUI Builder allows the
addition of interactions to the components using drag and drop without writing
any code.
Other tools include:
- An extensive library of pre-built Java components that users can use to
quickly generate a Java app using drag and drop (this will be available in the
second preview release)
- Integration Wizard which allows users to easily specify interactions
between visual elements using drag and drop.
- A full-featured project management system to help users manage forms,
controls and components in addition to standard Java files.
- Powerful, integrated graphical debugger lets users quickly debug apps
at the source level while supporting expression watch, ValueTips, data
browsing and multi-threaded debugging.
- Object-oriented development tools make application development fast
such as the three-pane class editor to individually browse and edit methods
and data. The hierarchy editor displays the hierarchical structure of Java
classes and allows drag-and-drop manipulation.
- A comprehensive source editor with full color Java syntax and keyword
highlighting to simplify development.
- High-performance native compiler functions up to 15 times faster than
the standard Java compiler so turnaround is virtually instantaneous.
- Integrated Just-In-Time compiler speeding up Java execution by up to 45
times.
Pricing and Availability
Visual Cafe Preview Release 1 for Windows is now available free for
download to anyone on the Symantec Cafe website (http://cafe.symantec.com).
Visual Cafe Preview Release 1 for PowerMacintosh will be available shortly.
The final products will be available in the Fall for an estimated retail price
(ERP) of $199.95. Visual Cafe runs on Windows 95 and Windows NT and
PowerMacintosh. The Component Library and Layout Manager support will be
available shortly in the second preview release. In the Fall, registered
Symantec Cafe users will be able to buy Visual Cafe direct from Symantec at
800-441-7234 for $69.00 for Cafe Windows customers and $99.00 for Cafe
Macintosh, the price difference from Cafe to Visual Cafe.
Java is a programming language developed by Sun Microsystems for
developing cross-platform applications across the public Internet and
corporate intranets.
Symantec Corporation develops, markets, and supports a complete line of
application and system software products designed to enhance individual and
workgroup productivity as well as manage networked computing environments.
Platforms supported include IBM personal computers and compatibles, Apple
Macintosh computers as well as all major network operating systems. Founded in
1982, the company's global operations span North America, Europe and several
fast growing markets throughout Asia Pacific and Latin America. Information on
the company and its products can be obtained by calling 800-441-7234 toll free
or 541-334-6054.
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registered trademarks of their respective holders.
/NOTE TO EDITORS: If you would like additional information on Symantec
Corporation and its products, please view the Symantec Press Center at
symantec.com on Symantec's website./
For further information: Elisheva Bailey of Symantec Corporation, (408) 446-7134, or ebaileysymantec.com
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