Links for 2008-09-06 [del.icio.us]

8Sep2008 Filed under: Web 2.0 Author: JW

Cappuccino Web Framework
"Cappuccino is a brand new open source application framework for developing applications that look and feel like the desktop software users are familiar with." Uses Javascript/Ajax for interactive behavior and background data load. Look promising and appears to have high production values, though learning Objective-J may prevent broad uptake.
Businesses Can’t Hide From 2.0: A Look At 2.0’s Impact Across Industries – ReadWriteWeb
A decent overview of how all things 2.0 are beginning to transform the business world. A lot of Web apps are cited but the changes are often more profound than just apps. I'll have to do my own post on this soon I think.
World Bank – Welcome to the World Bank Developer Network!
The World Bank now has an open Web API for some of its data. Does your organization? Do you know why this is becoming so important to build broad ecosystem interest in your organization? You should and quickly, before your competitors do. Props to Mashery.
Web-oriented architecture and the rise of pragmatic SOA | Negative Approach – CNET News
Another decent description of WOA, though it's still missing some of the pieces. I'll going to try to fill them in shortly.
Another view: WOA vs. SOA debate a distraction? | Service-Oriented Architecture | ZDNet.com
McKendrick does another take on WOA vs. SOA, when it's really not a versus issue. We're going to do a podcast on this subject with David Linthicum on Sunday, should be able to see it soon.
WOA, or whatever … Here’s some ‘detailed’ initial thinking |Real World SOA | David Linthicum | InfoWorld
David provides excellent analysis of WOA, the evolution behind it, and some considerations for how you should connect your business to cloud and to each other in better, more flexible, more adaptable ways. WOA can provide real business value, just just efficiency and cost reduction.
The WOA story emerges as better outcomes sought for SOA | Enterprise Web 2.0 | ZDNet.com
Web-oriented architecture is getting some traction this year. I take a look at the latest discussions in the industry, plus what we're learning. SOA is not dead, far from it, but we're taking valuable lessons learned from the Web and moving them into the enterprise.