Open Source Resources for Web Application Developers

Toxiclibs.js is an open-source computational design library ported to javascript by Kyle Phillips originally written by Karsten Schmidt for Java and Processing. Toxiclibs.js has no external dependencies and can be used by itself or with any other library. Toxiclibs.js works great with the Processing.js visualization library for <canvas>, as well as Three.js, Raphael.js for SVG, or even just DOM manipulation.

This library is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU Lesser General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2.1 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.

Requirements: -
Demo: http://haptic-data.com/toxiclibsjs/
License: LGPL License

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Ace is a standalone code editor written in JavaScript. The goal is to create a web based code editor that matches and extends the features, usability and performance of existing native editors such as TextMate, Vim or Eclipse.

It can be easily embedded in any web page and JavaScript application. Ace is developed as the primary editor for Cloud9 IDE and the successor of the Mozilla Skywriter (Bespin) Project.

The Ace source code is hosted on GitHub. It is released under the Mozilla tri-license (MPL/GPL/LGPL). This is the same license used by Firefox. This license is friendly to all kinds of projects, whether open source or not. Take charge of your editor and add your favorite language highlighting and keybindings!

Requirements: Javascript Framework
Demo: http://ace.ajax.org/build/kitchen-sink.html
License: MPL/GPL/LGPL License

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Mobile Application Developers, while able to produce amazing applications, are limited by the native browsers own limited functionality. Basic features available on desktop browsers are completely absent from mobile browsers. The ability to view source code, debug javascript, or even execute a javascript command from a console are all tools developers have come to expect while developing websites.

This is where Socketbug fills the gap! Socketbug is a Remote Debugging Utility built using Socket.IO. This means you can now use modern browsers ( both mobile and desktop ) to work together to allow you to remotely debug you mobile web applications.

Requirements: -
Demo: http://www.socketbug.com/
License: LGPL License

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VideoJS is an HTML5 Video Player with 3 core parts: An embed code (Video for Everybody), a Javascript library (video.js), and a pure HTML/CSS skin (video-js.css). Using Video for Everybody as the embed code means you know it’s compatible with many devices (including ones without javascript).

The javascript library fixes browser & device bugs, and makes sure your video is even more compatible across different browser versions. The pure HTML5/CSS skin ensures a consistent look between HTML5 browsers, and easy custom skinning if you want to give it a specific look, or brand it with your own colors.

Requirements: HTML5
Demo: http://videojs.com/
License: LGPL License

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wdCalendar is a jquery based google calendar clone. It cover most google calendar features. User can choose to have a daily view, weekly view or monthly view. User can easily create, update or remove events by drag & drop. It is very simple to to integrate wdCalendar with a database.

wdCalendar is free (open source LGPL license), easy to use, and with great functionalities. You can check out the demo, and download it here.

Requirements: jQuery Framework
Demo: http://www.web-delicious.com/jquery-plugins-demo…
License: LGPL License

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We have mentioned Amberjack long time ago. Amberjack enables webmasters to create cool site tours. By guiding your site visitors, Amberjack tours can greatly improve the usability of your website.

Now they have released Amberjack 2.0, which allows easy creation of On-Page Tutorials. Users can navigate with bubble arrows, keyboard right/left or mouse click left/right. Text bubbles explain page elements to your visitors. You can also use HTML and CSS knowledge to customize the bubbles as you like. Embed a video is also possible.

You can have a look at the source here. However, we have to wait a bit longer, in order to get more tutorials and documentation of Amberjack 2.0.

Requirements: -
Demo: http://amberjack2.org/
License: LGPL

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OpenFaces is an open-source library of AJAX-powered JSF components, an Ajax framework and a client-side validation framework. OpenFaces is based on the set of JSF components formerly known as QuipuKit. It contains fully revised codebase of QuipuKit and introduces many new components and features.

Here’s a list of components inherited from the QuipuKit library: Calendar, Chart, Confirmation, DataTable, DateChooser, DynamicImage, FoldingPanel, GraphicText, HintLabel, PopupLayer, SuggestionField, TabSet, TabbedPane, TreeTable, TwoListSelection, Utility Components (Focus, ScrollPosition, LoadBundle).

OpenFaces is distributed under a dual license model. It means that you can choose between using the library under GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) or purchasing a commercial license.

Requirements: -
Demo: http://openfaces.org/demo/
License: LGPL License

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openWYSIWYG is a free cross-browser WYSIWYG editor that’s packed with every rich-text editing feature you need to make your content management system much better. It loads extremely fast. Completely written in JavaScript and DHTML.

Setting up openWYSIWYG is so easy, you can quickly turn any <textarea> into a powerful WYSIWYG editor with just a few simple lines of code. Packed with every rich text editing feature you need, openWYSIWYG gives you total control over formatting your text, e.g. Bold, italicize, change the color of your text, and more.

Requirements: IE 5.5+, Firefox 1.0+, Mozilla 1.3+ and Netscape 7+
Demo: http://www.openwebware.com/wysiwyg/demo.shtml
License: LGPL License

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Ajax.org PlatForm is a pure javascript application development framework aimed at developers for building applications that run via web browsers, but look and feel like conventional desktop applications. These Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) are a combination of the best of both worlds.

Ajax.org PlatForm has the desktop advantages of quick response time—the client handles a majority of the processing load, and generally only a small amount of data must be retrieved from the server (usually from a web service). Furthermore, the data represented on the screen has more density, and does not need to be refreshed— animations and other user cues are possible. Things like drag & drop, right-click menus, property windows, and similar interface items.

They believe Opensource software should be and remain free, and within this context there should be as little limitations as possible for people to utilize the free software. This includes not placing any restrictions on the use of the library in a commercial setting. The LGPL license covers all these requirements.

The Open Source Ajax.org PlatForm offers an innovative new way to develope Internet applications that run on FireFox, Internet Explorer, Opera, and Safari.

Requirements: -
Demo: http://www.ajax.org/#demos
License: LGPL License

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CKEditor is a Version 3.0 of FCKeditor. After almost two years of intensive development, the first stable version of CKEditor 3.0 has finally released.

CKEditor is a complete rewrite of our so loved FCKeditor, which got a bit old after six years of great success. Not to say that FCKeditor is doing bad, but there are some new things we could bring to it, and CKEditor is the result of it. There are dozens of new features in CKEditor.

CKEditor is fast to load and fast to use. The development team stayed focused to bring the best performance you can have, using all modern best practices. You’ll be amazed with it.

You’ll note that they have also a brand new UI based on the Kama skin. Other than modern, Kama is colorful like a chameleon, so you can precisely match its color to your needs. This is an innovative and unique feature you’ll find in CKEditor only.

The CKEditor code is also much different now. It’s up to date with the new JavaScript development requirements, offering a rich and powerful integration and interaction API. The editor is totally plugin based, and it can be extended and modified in all senses to fit all needs.

Requirements: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari and Opera
Demo: http://ckeditor.com/demo
License: GPL, LGPL, MIT License

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