There is a now a message-receiving client for ESME that is written entirely in Javascript. This very first cut of a client was created as a proof-of-concept to show that a very simple client was possible without any dependence on the server-side programming language. Based on the current implementation, it could be embedded in Java, C#, etc. It could run in a variety of environments including SharePoint, SAP Portal, etc.
This first version offers:
- Long-polling
- Flexible design
- The client uses XSL transformation to create HTML from the XML that originates from the ESME’s REST-API
The drawbacks of this first version:
- The UI is real ugly. Someone needs to redo the XSL file.
- The UI is not complete. I have not added all the features that are possible (reply, etc.). I was more intent on showing ESME messages in a Javascript-based environment.
- It is not bug-free
- I have only tested it in Internet Explorer 6.0. Someone might have to go and try it out in FF.
- XSL file is currently local instead of stored on server
- The token is currently hard-coded.
- Documentation is still pretty poor.
Thanks to Darren for doing the initial corrections that started me out on the right foot.
The code is in the Google Code wiki.
