This is an example ofwhat is possible when web services is baked into the platform. Excel Services in MOSS 2007 supports the creation of User-Defined Functions (UDFs) in .NET. The .NET methods show us as @ functions within the Excel spreadsheet, pretty nifty. Inside the UDF function, which is just a normal vanilla .NET method, you can do ... anything.
Like... for example... call a web service. And that web service could be running under WebSphere, or WebLogic, or .. anything.
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Opening up the SDLC to non-engineers requires re-examination of processes and clarification of roles, according to Burton Group's Chris Howard.
(November 20, Article)
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(December 18, Cartoon)
