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What are the cross-platform , Cloud Based, Database Rapid Application Development Tools and Web Based Rapid Application Development Tools?

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Submitted by Theophil Keth on Sat, 2012-04-14 03:45. Comment Id: 54025
A cross-platform application is an application which can run on multiple computer-platforms. It is also known as multi-platform application. 
 
CLOUD BASED:  It is a Concept that refers of computing resources both hardware and software which delivered as a service over a network (typically the Internet). It facilitates the following benefits:
• The Cloud Can Make You More Efficient
• Cloud computing makes your most important software accessible from any computer or mobile device.
• Custom cloud web development makes instant software updates possible, etc
 
 
Database Rapid Action Development Tools : RAD is a software development methodology that uses minimal planning in favor of rapid prototyping. Database RAD tools are : Clarion, uniPaaS, IBM Rational Business Developer Extension, Oracle Forms etc.
 
Web Based Rapid Application Development Tools: Alpha Five, BFC is a RAD framework for both client and server-side development in the .NET environment, CakePHP, CodeCharge Studio, Oracle Application Development etc.

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Submitted by Sharath Reddy on Tue, 2013-04-23 12:05. Comment Id: 140241

Cross-platform applications are programs that can be installed and run on different and major operating systems available. You can consider a program to be cross-platform if it is compatible with various operating systems like Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and GNU / Linux. Cloud-based is any kind of resource that can be accessed from the web. They simply changed the term used to make it more unique and general. Even before when the term “cloud” isn’t yet popular, we are already using the functions or service it signifies.

Examples are the file sharing and file hosting websites. These kinds of websites that offer cloud-based solutions are already present even if the term “cloud-based solutions” are not yet invented. Below are some of the chief benefits of cloud computing:

  • Cost Reduction and Flexibility – with the availability of cloud computing in today’s modern world, the need to install different software on a number of computers or devices is now cut off. This generally lifts the burden of having to purchase several licenses for particular software just to be able to install it on a number of computers. With cloud computing, you only need to pay for the software you need since it is readily available on the web and any workstations can have access. All you need is a subscription to use it.
  • Convenience – since cloud computing is readily available on the web, data can be accessed from different locations all over the world. All you need to have is an internet connection which can be made possible using a Wi-Fi connection, or a 3G or 4G wireless broadband maybe. A single project that needs collaboration can be made accessible to different users giving you an up-to-date progress.
  • Peace of Mind – you don’t have to worry about security and piracy issues because the servers that host the applications are exceptionally tough and are located in several countries. That’s why data security and data loss are more complicated. And besides, the provider of the service is accountable in maintaining the system’s integrity and data security.
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Sharath Reddy

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