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Chapter 19. Smart Clients

IN BRIEF

This chapter explains the smart client application.

In this chapter, you will first learn about some of the advantages and disadvantages of using a smart client.

Next, you will learn how to create an application that serves as a very thin loader client. On startup, it loads all the necessary assemblies to use the application.

Finally, you will learn how to load assemblies from a URL and how to connect your smart client to a web service.

WHAT YOU NEED

RECOMMENDED SOFTWARE

.NET Framework C# .NET environment

RECOMMENDED HARDWARE

.NET-enabled desktop client

SKILLS REQUIRED

C# coding


SMART CLIENTS AT A GLANCE

Smart Clients

390

  
 

Understanding the Smart Client

391

Deciding Whether to Process on the Server Side or Client Side for Efficiency

400

 

Deploying Smart Client Updates from a Centralized Server

392

Make Use of Online and Offline Functionality

400

 

Make Use of Web Services for Smart Client Back-End Support

396

  

Summary

401

  

Further Reading

401

  


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