Microsoft has recently released a program in alpha testing called Popfly. Popfly lets nearly anyone create websites or mashups, or add onto them, using their building blocks, so anyone can create interesting web pages.
It also includes a ‘builder' tool that will allow people to create applications by simply dragging and dropping icons that are ‘block-like', which represents tasks or services – like a widget that displays photos.
Behind the block icons are JavaScript XML (Extensible Markup Language) and Silverlight, Microsoft's new plug in. Anyone can modify these blocks to suit their specific needs, making it easier than ever to build unique applications.
The reason for Microsoft's new program, Popfly? They wanted to open the doors for non-techies, and allow them to breathe in the world of applications and web pages, without sacrificing lots of time to learn the ins and outs of programming these languages. |
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