Articles by Dwight Mamanteo

Understanding the Portal Framework

Tue, 19 Nov 2002 00:00:00 EST

This is the third and final article in a series aimed at demystifying the frameworks that compose the BEA WebLogic Portal. Although this month I focus on the portal framework, you should realize that the value of WebLogic Portal is in the combination of frameworks, components, and wizards that enable the creation of Web-based applications that provide value to the end customer and the hosting business. The customer benefits by being presented with a solution that is easy to use, personalizes content and services, and provides a much better user experience.

Understanding the Event Framework

Tue, 15 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EDT

In last month's article, I provided an in-depth description of the Advisor Framework that is embedded in WebLogic Portal. This month, I'll focus on describing the components, capabilities, and extensions of the Event Framework. Next month I'll look at the Portal Framework

Understanding the Advisor Framework

Mon, 23 Sep 2002 00:00:00 EDT

This series of articles focuses on demystifying the frameworks embedded in the BEA WebLogic Portal. The first framework that will be discussed in-depth is the Advisor Framework, followed in future articles by the Event Framework and the Portal Framework.

Building Adaptive Applications With Reusable Components

Mon, 20 May 2002 00:00:00 EDT

Two daunting tasks face application architects and project managers alike.The first is to architect a solution that will reduce the risks involved with implementing new and changing business requirements during the application development and post-application deployment stages of a project. The second is to architect a solution that will reduce the development time and increase the corporation's Return on Investment (ROI) in past projects by reusing prebuilt visual and business components