Build Web applications without writing code

Building Web applications has just gotten easier. A new tool called Iceberg makes it possible to build Web applications without writing any code at all.

This Web-based tool allows you to build an application or customise an existing Iceberg application using the visual interface only, meaning no coding is required. This is beneficial for non tech-savvy users, who can now build apps quickly without any knowledge of programming.

Non-profit users and up to five business users can obtain Iceberg for free. To download the tool visit http://www.geticeberg.com/ and follow the installation instructions. The package also includes UltiDev Cassini Web Server for ASP.NET 2.0. When the installation completes you will be instructed to log-in. You will then see a welcome screen, like the one below.

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Install a sample application

To get a better understanding of Iceberg you can download and install one of the sample applications and study the way it works. At present there are four applications available:

• CRM application
• Vacation management application
• Bug Tracker
• Project Management application

To start using these applications, download them from the Application Directory. On the welcome screen click the Install an application you have downloaded to set it up. Alternatively, you can hover over the More tab and select Applications. Click the Add Application link and fill in the details in the first section of the page, called Application. Enter a name (for instance, CRM app), a description and set the status to active. In the Upload Application section, upload the zip file you have downloaded and click save changes. Finally, click generate application to get the app up and running.

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The application will then become available and you'll see all its business objects as tabs.