Microsoft Previews Server Scriptlet Technology

Microsoft this week previewed and
released the beta of its new technology for server-side scripting.

The technology enables developers to create server-side scripting
components known as server scriptlets. The preview was presented to
developers in order to receive
feedback that they can incorporate into future versions.

Server scriptlets are defined as reusable COM components that are used on
the server, which are written in script and XML. The scriptlets will enable
Active Server Page (ASP) authors to create “components” out of common
script, so that they may be reused. Common uses for these scripts could be
for accessing data, performing business logic, or particpating in
transactions.

The scriptlets may be created in either JScript or VBScript, and developers
are able to use straightforward conventions in defining their component’s
interface. Additionally, any third-party scripting engine that supports
ActiveX Scripting may be used to develop server scriptlets with no changes
to the engine.

This technology is another show of support by Microsoft for scripting
components. Microsoft previously introduced Dynamic HTML scriptlets with
Internet Explorer 4.0. The DHTML scriptlets enable developers to utilize
the Document Object Model by using scripting components.

For additional information on Microsoft’s new scripting technology, visit
the Microsoft Scripting Web
site.