The current problem is that web-based services still work as form-based applications. While there is nothing wrong with this, it prevents any type of immersion from being achieved. A much better way is to use object-oriented development to create an experience that encompasses the modern web, but also ensures that consumers can enjoy solutions that work for them.
In the world of programming there are two types of format.
The first is what I call “form-based” (it goes by other names), which essentially means that every time a user interacts with an application, they do so by filling out or editing some kind of form. Think of an accounting application, where each invoice that enters the system is done through a form with many boxes.
The second is what is known as “object-oriented programming” (OOP). This is where “forms” are loaded as objects, which retain state and can be manipulated through the use of “actions” and “methods”. While these objects work exactly the same way as “shapes”, the main difference is that many of them can be loaded at once, providing the illusion of immersion.
In a nutshell, you’ll discover that the main difference between form-based design and object-oriented programming design is the experience the developer hopes to provide to the end user.
Most games use OOP, which means they work by invoking a single instance of an application and having the user determine which “objects” (enemies and destructive scenarios) are displayed on the screen.
Shooting an enemy or another object will cause the object to react in a particular way. For example, if the enemy is going to “die”, he will invoke a particular animation attributed to that change in the “state” of the object, making the user think that the enemy has indeed perished.
The key to remember is that people think in pictures, computers in numbers. This means that if you’re looking to build any type of application, you’re basically trying to identify the underlying functionality that it must have. If you can create functionality that works well, you will be able to use OOP programming techniques to make the system work as effectively as possible.
This is something that happened in the 90’s when PCs went from 2D to 3D. However, the web is now beginning to experience a similar change. Faster processors, more memory, and higher graphics fidelity for smartphone displays have led to the expectation that users want to be able to engage in truly immersive app experiences.
While they can get them through “native” implementation methods, including the likes of iOS, Android, and Windows apps, people are now looking for “web-centric” implementations that allow a core “web service” to be ported. to different systems. This is what VPSDeploy has been working on with its underlying system.
Without going into too much detail, VPSDeploy basically gives web service developers and users the opportunity to deploy their applications on VPS servers “in the cloud”. While this may seem relatively mundane, its real claim to fame is its ability to do it within a completely object-oriented environment, where you can basically display your entire server stack without the need to refresh the page etc.
In addition to giving users an immersive experience, it does something substantive: it enables extensibility in the design of the solution. In other words, it means that you can integrate a host of other features into the system that may not be directly related to its core functionality.
In the case of VPSDeploy, this means that you have the ability to add a large number of tools to see the different characteristics of your servers. Integrations like a database management app, email manager, and performance updates give you the ability to fully immerse yourself in the way the system works.
