Wisej apps as an alternative to desktop / Winforms + wpf?

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Hi all,

I dabbled with wisej a few years back.
Unfortunately I was (and still am) a stuck-fast desktop developer and found myself getting completely lost in the web developer world.
Despite having all the power of wisej in front of me, I found myself simply trying to make the same desktop apps I normally do, only running in a browser.

So, I gave up and just carried on the same way – writing desktop apps using mainly Winforms and WPF.

However, curiosity has got the better of me again and I want to revisit wisej, even though I don’t have any particular need for a web app!
I still like the idea of creating a desktop app using wisej, but am I stupid? Should I bother? Is there any benefit?

I’m assuming wisej can (still) run as a desktop app?

 

Cheers

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Hi Darren,

Wisej is a Single Page Application (SPA) web framework and all Wisej applications run on a server.

Wisej is the most convenient web framework for desktop developers that want to migrate their existing desktop applications (or build new ones) as a cross-platform web-enabled solution.

 

It’s important to understand the difference between desktop applications (run on your desktop, accessible only from that computer) and web applications (run in the browser, cross-platform, available anywhere). Wisej is not a solution for building desktop applications.

I would encourage you to pursue Wisej as a technology for building modern, cross-platform web applications with long-term support.

If you need a “crash-course” in Wisej, feel free to reach out to sales AT Wisej DOT com and ask about a Wisej training package. We would be more than happy to assist.

You also have many free resources available, check these out:

docs.wisej.com

github.com/iceteagroup

HTH,

Levie

  • darren
    Hi Levie, Firstly, your comment: “Wisej is the most convenient web framework for desktop developers that want to migrate their existing desktop applications (or build new ones) as a cross-platform web-enabled solution” This sounds like wisej offers a direct replacement for desktop apps. Exactly what I’m looking at trying. But, you then go onto .say wisej is not suitable. I thought wisej could run as a stand-alone app. on a desktop? Your docs suggest self-server and standalone – which “sounds” like they can run like a desktop app. Forgive my ignorance, I’m probably missing something vital. I’ve toyed with wisej in the past, and I was able to open a SERIAL PORT and communicate with a serial device – just like I do with a desktop app. This led me to believe I could build an entire desktop-like app. with wisej. I know I’m not making much sense because I’m essentially not using wisej for it’s intended purpose, but one of the main reasons I wanted to use wisej was because of the graphics – which are much “nicer” than your standard Winforms. Cheers
  • Levie (ITG)
    Hi Darren, you can run a Wisej application locally, yes. In this case the server is the same device as your client so you are not bound by the same restrictions as a typical web app (I.e. file access, communicating with devices). The standalone option uses an embedded web browser (within a native frame) to show you the Wisej app which is completely rendered in a browser. https://wisej.com/blog/self-hosting-and-standalone-web-apps/. Best, Levie
  • darren
    Hi Levie, apologies for the late reply and bringing this up again, but are you now saying that Wisej CAN be used as a local, desktop alternative to Winforms? I can’t see why not, but please let me know why it wouldn’t be a good idea to use Wisej instead of Winforms for a desktop app.? Thank you.
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