WebObjects
WebObjects is a discontinued Java web application server and a server-based web application framework originally developed by NeXT Software, Inc.
WebObjects 5.2 packaging | |
| Original author(s) | NeXT Software Inc. |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Apple Inc. |
| Initial release | March 28, 1996 |
| Final release | 5.4.3
/ September 15, 2008 |
| Written in | Java |
| Operating system | OS X |
| Successor | Project Wonder |
| Type | Web application server |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www |
| Developer(s) | WebObjects Community Association |
|---|---|
| Repository | github |
| Platform | Linux, macOS, Windows, and possibly others |
| Available in | Java |
| License | BSD-like |
| Website | wocommunity |
WebObject's hallmark features are its object-orientation, database connectivity, and prototyping tools. Applications created with WebObjects can be deployed as web sites, Java WebStart desktop applications, and/or standards-based web services.
The deployment runtime is pure Java, allowing developers to deploy WebObjects applications on platforms that support Java. One can use the included WebObjects Java SE application server or deploy on third-party Java EE application servers such as JBoss, Apache Tomcat, WebLogic Server or IBM WebSphere.
WebObjects was maintained by Apple for quite a while. However, because Apple has stopped maintaining the software, it now is instead maintained by an online community of volunteers. This community calls it "Project Wonder".
WebObjects now also has a few competitors: see ยง Open-source alternatives below.