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    Adobe AIR

    Score6.5 out of 10
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    ASP.NET

    Score9.5 out of 10
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    DevExpress Universal

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ADevExpress Universal is a suite of all DevExpress .NET products and controls.N/A
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    Adobe AIRASP.NETDevExpress Universal
    Likelihood to Recommend
    5.7
    (9 ratings)
    8.9
    (38 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
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    10.0
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    Usability
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
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    8.0
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    Adobe AIRASP.NETDevExpress Universal
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Adobe
    I would recommend [Adobe AIR] because it works very well, I just wish there were more resources out there on it to help the onboarding.
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    Microsoft
    Well suited: for interfaces between machines data and applications. Made as a service. For web applications in factories where you don't have access to thick clients due to the environment. not well suited: quick measurements and fast data transitions between different applications. When time dependency is needed, then you better can choose other solutions.
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    DevExpress
    When you want to display spreadsheet based reports, it's really convenient as it has everything out of the box.
    If you have very basic components like combo boxes or lists, there is hardly a point in using such a large component set.
    In the end, it's a matter of finding a good balance between functionality and complexity.
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    Pros
    Adobe
    • Adobe AIR supports a lot of commonly needed features for mobile app development.
    • It is fairly stable and consistent once you learn how to use it.
    • It is cross-platform and is supported by some useful third-party plugins.
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    Microsoft
    • It has a great documentation so new or experienced, you appreciate quick access to quality information
    • It’s very fast, uses less memory than initially expected that has decreased our costs after moving from python
    • It speaks the language of the design patterns really well, so our backend apps are written fast together and connect to frontend systems flawlessly
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    DevExpress
    • Handle large and complex datasets using its table widget (DataGrid)
    • Handle large and complex hierarchical datasets using its tree table widget (TreeList)
    • Customize widget to fulfill advanced requirements such as adding a complex grid inside a grid cell
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    Cons
    Adobe
    • Over the course of months/years, various security exploits and other issues are discovered and patched in AIR, often requiring you to rebuild and resubmit mobile apps to the various storefronts. This happens often enough that it's worth mentioning as a major con.
    • While development on Adobe AIR seems to be fairly constant, there is very little communication between the community and Adobe regarding the future and general support of AIR. The track record of Flash (and particularly Flash Mobile) does not inspire much confidence that Adobe intends to support Flash/AIR for years to come.
    • Adobe AIR does not seem to perform as well (in terms of raw performance, memory usage, framerates, responsiveness, etc.) as other hybrid solutions for certain tasks. For example using shaders tends to be experimental still, and graphic/animation intensive projects often require the use of third party frameworks such as Starling.
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    Microsoft
    • Net is just like plug and play, we have to focus on a logic of code rest part can be handled by ASP. Net framework.
    • It's a best for only web development.
    • One downside with ASP.NET is its reliance on the .NET framework.
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    DevExpress
    • Documentation could be improved
    • Better examples of code in languages other than C
    • Better wizards for building applications
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Adobe
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    Microsoft
    It is the backbone of all our products
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    DevExpress
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    Usability
    Adobe
    Although Adobe AIR is just an SDK without an actual "UI" it's commonly used within Flash, Flash Builder, or FlashDevelop. Considering the integration with Flash IDE, there are very few tools that can compete with its features.
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    Microsoft
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    DevExpress
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    Support Rating
    Adobe
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    Microsoft
    Very good, depending on the requirement and budget.
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    DevExpress
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    Alternatives Considered
    Adobe
    Originally, Adobe AIR was the only game in town, and its blend of flexibility in platforms it could publish to (PC, Mac, iOS, Android), ease of use, and familiarity made it the clear choice. Now Adobe no longer supports it, and we’ve found the transition to Harmon unworkable for us.
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    Microsoft
    We choose ASP.NET because our core business is working with the SAP HANA database using SAP Business One. We can develop state-of-the-art applications with Razor and Visual Studio 2022 fast and with excellent application performance response. Working SAP Hana with JAVA could be more challenging because it has fewer developers communities, and it could be harder to find a solution for a question.
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    DevExpress
    DevExpress Universal controls are much simpler to use, implement and customized as compared to Kendo. Learning curve for telerik is high, though level of customization that can be achieved with telerik exceeds that of DevExpress Universal. Found DevExpress Universal community support to be better then its competitors. License cost is also a wining bar here.
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    Return on Investment
    Adobe
    • Allows easy porting of functionality and look and feel to many diverse platforms.
    • Shorten development and deployment time.
    • Reduced training and support costs by re-using common widgets.
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    Microsoft
    • We realized positive returns due to interns and new employees already having experience due to the free academic versions available.
    • Being able to evaluate the express version prior to purchase was helpful.
    • Performance is adequate, but not as responsive as C++. I guess the trade-off is ease of use and being able to find qualified personnel.
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    DevExpress
    • It is good for asp.net application and it takes less time in development which we used two years back.
    • We have stopped with these tools when clients were asking applications to be built in angular or react. We have switched to Kendo.
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