The aim of the JSwiff project is to create an open source, pure Java framework for Macromedia Flash file creation and manipulation.
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Why Flash?
If you were to believe statistics published by Macromedia, over half a billion people are able to view Flash content without having to install additional software.
Fact is, the Flash file format currently offers the best way of presenting feature rich, animated, low-bandwidth content over the web. There are some alternatives (e.g. SVG), but none of them have proved to be both as efficient and effective as Macromedia's format.
JSwiff will enable you to overcome restrictions of today's Flash development technology which is, so far, limited to a few platforms, relies heavily on proprietary products and, despite Flash's dynamic paradigm, still is rather static.
Why Java?
The ubiquity of Java has long gained cult status. Java runs on smart cards, cell phones, PDAs, desktop computers, server farms and mainframes. But is Java's portability its single virtue?
An objective look behind the hype quickly reveals the true advantages of this well-designed language, pointing out that the success recipe of Java is undisputedly its unique combination of power and simplicity.
Java's focus has perpetually changed. Today, there is undoubtedly a great variety of useful and well performing desktop applications implemented in Java, and applets still have their advantages over other technologies. However, at the time being, the main deployment scenario of the Java platform is the server-side generation of dynamic web content.
A major objective of the JSwiff project is to provide the means for server-side dynamic Flash generation, but JSwiff will also enable Flash creation and design on the desktop.
Why Open Source?
Open source software is like an aquarium: transparency lets you experience its beauty and helps you retain its quality.
Less metaphorically, the advantage is evident: as open source, unlike proprietary software, isn't a black box, developers are able to analyze, understand, enhance and improve it. Design issues and bugs are discovered and fixed within record time, and functionality is easier to comprehend.
JSwiff software is open source in its entirety; its source code is available under a dual license.
The JSwiff source code repository can be browsed online here.
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