I’m curious about SproutCore’s architecture and whether it requires server-side components. Can SproutCore handle enterprise-level web applications with the same reliability as Java-based solutions?
From what I understand, SproutCore is primarily a client-side framework, but I’m wondering if it needs any backend services to function properly.
Also, I’m interested in knowing about Apple’s web services like their office suite online and cloud storage platform. Are these built entirely with SproutCore and client-side JavaScript, or do they also use server-side technologies like Java or WebObjects for backend processing?
Any insights on SproutCore’s scalability for large web applications would be helpful.
sproutcore is great for client-side, but ya definitely need backend API for real apps. Apple’s services like iCloud? they use more than just sproutcore, some server-side magic is involved too. reliability? depends on your backend, not just the frontend framework!
Interesting question! Are you starting a new project or migrating an existing one? Which enterprise features concern you most? Have you compared how SproutCore handles complex data binding and state management versus newer frameworks?
I’ve used SproutCore in production and it’s purely client-side - you’ll need solid backend APIs for data and business logic. It’s great for building desktop-like web apps thanks to its MVC architecture and statechart system. SproutCore itself is stable, but your system’s reliability comes down to whatever backend you choose. Apple uses a mix - SproutCore for rich interfaces plus heavy server-side processing (including their old WebObjects stuff). The trade-off is pretty clear: SproutCore takes longer to develop than simpler frameworks, but once you get it right, it crushes performance for complex, data-heavy apps.