GWT makes programming web apps look deceptively simple. However, building an efficient application that you can easily expand is far from being a trivial task. A good way to start your project on a strong footing is to adhere to a well-established architecture molded around GWT`s best features.
GWTP (goo-teepee for short), includes a collection of components that build up such an architecture. You can pick the components you need or build your new project from the ground up using the entire package. No matter which approach you choose, GWT optimized compilation will make sure only the features you really use are part of your final code. Read on for more details or get started right away!
At the heart of GWTP is a model-view-presenter architecture (MVP). Although this model has been lauded as one of the best approach to GWT development, it is still hard to find an out-of-the-box solution that supports all the requirements of modern web apps. GWTP aims to provide such a solution.
This summarizes the goal of GWTP: to offer a simple to use MVP architecture with minimal boilerplate, without sacrificing GWT`s best features.
Moreover, GWTP strives to use the event bus in a clear and efficient way. Events are used to decouple loosely related objects, while direct method invocation is used to clarify the program flow between strongly coupled components. The result is an application that is easy to understand and that can grow with time.
Here are some key features of "GWTP":
· Dependency injection through GIN and Guice;
· Simple but powerful history management mechanism;
· Support for nested presenters;
· Lazy instantiation for presenter and view;
· Effortless and efficient code splitting;
· Integrated command pattern supporting undo/redo;
· Plus other cool PlannedFeatures soon!
What`s New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
· Full support for Spring on the backend for the dispatcher.
· Dispatcher now supports client-side queuing, caching and handling of actions.
· More flexible tabs with support for user-defined properties.
· Various improvements to the annotation processors for automatic generation of events, actions and DTOs.
· The project is now entirely built with Maven.
· Separate jars for the different components of GWTP.
· Numerous bug fixes and enhancements.
