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The Modern Web Framework for Natural Developers 

Build new web applications quickly—and modernize existing Natural applications without restructuring source code. Natural for Ajax makes it easy to deliver modern web applications, helping you achieve your goals faster! 

Natural for Ajax empowers developers to leverage Natural, one of the world’s most productive development environments, to build new web applications with modern, interactive features. It also enables seamless transformation of existing Natural applications into modern web applications, incorporating today’s best web technologies—including responsiveness, accessibility, and security. By modernizing with Natural for Ajax, you can confidently maximize your existing business logic and IT assets while minimizing risk.

Why Choose Natural for Ajax?

  • Empower Natural developers to build modern web applications using responsive controls and Bootstrap. 
  • Increase the uptime of your application by running Natural for Linux and Cloud web application on a fully distributed architecture. 
  • Strengthen security with Token Based Authentication for your Natural for Linux and Cloud, ensuring compliance with additional Zero Trust verification.  
  • Create dynamic web applications that look and perform like robust desktop applications. 
  • Improve end-user satisfaction by turning ”green screen" applications into intuitive, modern, and responsive web applications. 

How it Works

Natural for Ajax simplifies web development with: 

  • Code-free design tools
  •  100+ out-of-the-box GUI controls 
  • Ajax-based interactive and responsive web pages 

Using Natural syntax, you can quickly develop modern web applications without needing to be an expert in web technologies. The application can be deployed on standard J2EE servers, such as Wildfly, JBoss EAP, Tomcat, and WebSphere Liberty. 

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Modernize Applications—Fast!

Quickly transform Natural applications into web-based applications without restructuring source code. The same developers can create both the front-end user interfaces and back-end business rules from within the  NaturalONE development environment. 

Improve Workplace efficiency

Deliver an interactive, responsive user experience to your employees or customers using cutting-edge technologies, featuring dynamic content and multimedia integration. On the backend, Natural for Ajax enables extended access to Adabas, DB2, VSAM, and RDBMS (e.g. Oracle, MS SQL, MariaDB, etc.) data across your enterprise and with partners, enhancing and accelerating decision-making. 
Feature Highlights
Top Benefits
Outcome
NaturalONE Development Environment 
  • WYSIWIG Editor for code-free Web-page design 
  • Design web pages using drag-and-drop functionality without needing JavaScript or HTML knowledge 
  • Around 100 out-of-the-box UI controls 
  • Create, execute, debug, and deploy Natural programs alongside web pages within a single platform
  • Boosts productivity by streamlining the design process, making it fast and intuitive
  • Simplifies the creation of modern interactive UIs for Natural developers
  • Facilitates DevOps processes
Embedded Natural Statements  
  • Load a web page from Natural using PROCESS PAGE USING <Adapter>. 
  • Capture user interactions from Natural using DECIDE ON FIRST *PAGE-EVENT. 
  • Update data on the Web page using PROCESS PAGE UPDATE. 
  • Open a dialog from Natural using PROCESS PAGE MODAL. 
  • Combine modern, designed Ajax pages and dynamically rendered "green-screen" pages (WEB I/O) in the same web application. Transparently switch between these pages. 
  • Natural for Ajax is the web framework designed for Natural developers. 
  • "Green-screen" pages can be run in the browser as is (WEB I/O) without Natural code changes. 
  • Web page modernization can be done step by step. 
Integrated File Up and Download 
  • Integrate UI controls for seamless file upload and download to your Natural server and/or your database. 
  • Seamless file upload and download to your enterprise systems 
  • Usage out-of-the box without installing/integrating own software.
Multi-Language Management System  
  • Literals in GUI layout definitions can be replaced by language-specific strings. 
  • Transparent usage of the Natural language setting.
  • Natural system variables automatically considered. 
  • Ideal for multi-language business. 
Comprehensive PDF Document and Chart Support 
  • Dynamically create PDF reports with data from Natural. 
  • Dynamically fill modern charts with data from Natural. 
  • Specific features seamlessly integrated for the usage from Natural. 
  • Usage out-of-the box without installing/integrating own software.
Accessibility  
  • Supports major accessibility requirements and recommendations.
  • Screenreader usage possible. 
Standard Deployment Platforms 
  • J2EE application server support like JBoss EAP, Wildfly, WebSphere Liberty, Tomcat, etc.. 
  • Fits within your enterprise architecture. 
Single Sign On 
  • Single Sign On with OpenID Connect supported. 
  • State-of-the art security integration based on widely used standard. 
Configuration and Administration 
  • Allows extensive customizations with numerous configuration options. 
  • Intuitive configuration and administration tools. 
  • Meets individual user needs easily. 
  • Requires only basic knowledge for administration. 

Technical Specifications

Prerequisites
Natural for z/OS, Natural for Linux and Cloud or Natural for Windows. 

Supported Platforms
z/OS, Linux,  Windows  

Supported Applications Servers
Wildfly, JBoss EAP, Tomcat, WebSphere Liberty 

Get there Faster with Natural for Ajax

Accelerate Delivery of Web Applications 

Natural developers can create modern web applications using the Natural-style syntax they know with no need for training or experience in JavaScript, HTML, or Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)!  

Building web pages is as easy as "drag and drop." A WYSI-WYG editor lets you preview UIs as you build them. A comprehensive sample library provides an excellent starting point for developing applications. By simply saving a page layout, you automatically generate code to link the front-end web page to its back-end business logic. 

With Natural for Ajax, you can modernize applications at your own pace, seamlessly integrating new technologies while preserving your existing investment in Natural. 

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