JS-Sorcerer 2.0 JavaScript Tool Supports Command-Line Power Users and Eclipse-Based IDEs

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Friday, July 14, 2006; 01:30 AM

DHI Technologies announced the release of JS-Sorcerer 2.0, a JavaScript development tool for web developers who write complex applications. The previous version of JS-Sorcerer was exclusive to Eclipse-based IDE users. This release also targets non-IDE users familiar with command line interface and utilities such as "make" that automate the process of converting files from one form to another.

JS-Sorcerer is an integrated set of software development tools for serious JavaScript programmers. JS-Sorcerer performs syntax checking, variable type and flow analysis on JavaScript files, and provides type-safe linking of multiple JavaScript files for a single web page or an application. JS-Sorcerer enables developers to write cross-browser code by making use of a standard interface to ECMAScript, W3C DOM, and XMLHttpRequest (AJAX) objects.

"We have made a significant effort with JS-Sorcerer 2.0 to respond to the needs of power programmers who do not depend on IDEs as they develop JavaScript applications," says Dr. Richard Garner, CTO of DHI Technologies. "With this release, JavaScript programmers can use their editor of choice to create and modify their source files, construct their Makefiles, and manage their project environment without an IDE."

New features include driver programs to compile and link JavaScript and HTML files for creating web applications. The result is a single file containing all relevant files that make up the application. Another utility takes this file, and explodes it into a specified web application structure for publishing to a web server. Other features include a program to compute inter-file dependencies for accurate and complete JavaScript code analysis, and a library archival function to enumerate, add and remove entries, and control the order of JavaScript libraries.

"We believe that the initial investment required to learn to use JS-Sorcerer, and standardize existing JavaScript code, is quickly returned by the vast long-term benefit it offers," comments Roger Franklin, CEO of DHI Technologies. "The use of software engineering tools and best development practices will reduce application development test time and minimize support and maintenance costs. These software engineering principles are at the core of JS-Sorcerer."

JS-Sorcerer 2.0 is also available as a plug-in to Eclipse-based IDEs. JS-Sorcerer supports MyEclipse, the Eclipse Web Tools Platform, and IBM Rational for WebSphere environments. Eclipse users will experience a streamlined getting-started process with JS-Sorcerer 2.0, as it now comes bundled with example projects. Improvements have also been made to the JS-Sorcerer Project Creation Wizard.

JS-Sorcerer 2.0 is available for purchase and download on the DHI website at http://www.dhitechnologies.com. A single user license is $199, including access to a support forum and product updates for six months. A 15-day free evaluation is available.