Proven Power and Productivity
VA Smalltalk 7 enables software developers to create highly portable, scaleable, multi-tier business applications using object-oriented technology. VA Smalltalk allows for incremental and rapid development of new Smalltalk applications. Developers can build and deploy enterprise Web service solutions for dynamic e-business using VA Smalltalk.
Key Features
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What's New? And what is planned?Version 7.5 (released in 2007). Current version is 7.5.2. See also the version history and product roadmap » Version 7.0 was identical in functionality to VisualAge Smalltalk 6.0.3. Version 7.0.1 was identical in functionality to VisualAge Smalltalk 6.0.4. Features didn't change, to promote easy porting from VisualAge to VA Smalltalk. |
Transition from VisualAge Smalltalk (from IBM) to VA Smalltalk 7 (from Instantiations)In 2005, Instantiations assumed responsibility for ongoing development of the VisualAge Smalltalk technology base. The result was a new, modernized, VAST-based product called VA Smalltalk™. Since it's 100% VisualAge compatible, this ensures existing IBM VisualAge Smalltalk customer business needs and requirements are met. What about support? VA Smalltalk comes with 12 months of full support and upgrades, which can be renewed annually. Further questions? Read the FAQ about the transition » |
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FeaturesBase (base) Common/Extended Widgets |
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AsyncCallout |
An extension of the platform function API which allows developers to make a platform function call in a separate operating system thread. |
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Development Tools |
A rich set of tools including a debugger, browsers, inspectors, application builders and a performance monitor. |
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Packager (Dev Tool) |
Creates a runtime image including only necessary classes resulting in a smaller footprint. |
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WebConnection (Web page hosting framework) |
Efficiently create high-performance web-based dynamic applications using the Composition Editor. |
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Communications, MQ |
A set of parts that support communication with other computers using MQ series transactions. |
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Communications, TCP |
A set of parts that support communication with other computers using TCP/IP protocols. |
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Socket Communications Interface |
An API providing full support for TCP/IP protocols, as well as secure communications using SSL. The API uses OpenSSL, an implementation of SSL/TLS. |
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Database, DB2 |
Provides high-performance, robust database support for DB2 |
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Database, ODBC |
Provides database support for any database which supports the ODBC interface. |
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Database, Oracle |
Provides database support for Oracle |
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Reports |
feature enables the creation of screen and hardcopy reports on any object that can be used in the VA Smalltalk environment, including parts provided in the Database and Communications features |
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Client SST |
Server Smalltalk (SST) provides a client/server framework flexible enough to accommodate various distributed architectures |
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Server Workbench |
A cross-development environment used in developing distributed processing, web hosting, and other server applications. Target deployment environments include all VA Smalltalk platforms and z/OS using IBM's VisualAge Smalltalk Server for OS/390 and z/OS. |
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Server, SST |
Server Smalltalk (SST) provides a client/server framework flexible enough to accommodate various distributed architectures |
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Server, Web Services |
A self-contained, modular framework capable of creating, deploying and hosting web services. |
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XML Support |
Enables XML – Smalltalk object mapping, includes a server interface via XML request handlers and reading of remote resources via TCP sockets using HTTP requests |
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OLE Support |
Enables an application to use OLE clients and custom control services. |
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Domino Connection |
Allows an application to retrieve and work with Domino documents as well as access Notes mail system. |
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