Is WebSphere preview technologies an e-business toolkit for developers?
No. WebSphere preview technologies is intended for use by developers and, in many cases will include developer kits, editors, compilers, etc. to support specific technologies. Any toolkits provided are there to support early development efforts and are not necessarily representative of future WebSphere Development tools offerings. The Java development kit, for example, includes a Java compiler for compiling Java source into Java byte codes, sample Java source code, remote debug facility and simliar facilities for building Java programs. This contrasts sharply with IBM’s strategic Integrated Development Environment offerings for WebSphere such as VisualAge for Java and WebSphere Studio. In other words, WebSphere preview technologies is a collection of technologies with specific targeted development kits included while VisualAge for Java is a full development environment.
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