Beginning in Progress OpenEdge Release 11.6, Progress Application Server (PAS) for OpenEdge is available as a host for WebSpeed applications. You can migrate existing WebSpeed applications to PAS for OpenEdge, or you can use the Progress Developer Studio for OpenEdge to develop new WebSpeed applications that run on PAS for OpenEdge.
Progress OpenEdge is a widely used development platform for building business applications. One of its key components is WebSpeed, a technology that allows developers to create web applications using OpenEdge. If you're an OpenEdge customer who's still using Classic WebSpeed server, it's time to consider migrating to a PAS for OpenEdge instance. By migrating your WebSpeed applications, you are gaining the following benefits:
- Modern
- Secure
- Cloud-Ready
- Scalable
What is WebSpeed?
WebSpeed works similarly to popular technologies like ASP, JSP and PHP. With WebSpeed, the ABL code generates dynamic web output, such as an HTML page that displays on the client side in a web browser.
PAS for OpenEdge supports two common types of WebSpeed Web objects:
- Embedded SpeedScript: These programs are ABL code embedded into an HTML page. The program executes on the server side, and HTML content is generated dynamically.
- CGI Wrapper Web Objects: These programs are pure ABL code. The program executes on the server side, and all HTML headers and tags are manually output where necessary. For instance, a media type may be returned to the client allowing for the return of HTML, XML, JSON, etc. This pattern is great for developing REST APIs.
Why Should You Migrate to the Latest Version?
Here are some of the key reasons why you should migrate your WebSpeed:
1. Improved performance: Migration of WebSpeed includes performance enhancements through the PAS for OpenEdge server technology that can help improve the speed and responsiveness of your web applications. This means your users will experience faster load times, smoother navigation and better performance.
2. Security updates: Updated versions of WebSpeed include security updates that can help protect your application from potential threats. By migrating to the latest version of WebSpeed, you can ensure that your application is as secure as possible.
3. Improved developer productivity: WebSpeed includes several tools and features that can help developers be more productive. For example, the latest version has enhanced debugging tools and support for automated testing, which can help developers identify and fix issues faster.
Key Points
Starting with OpenEdge 11.6, WebSpeed is a component of the Progress Application Server for OpenEdge (PAS for OpenEdge). Contact our skilled team of consultants on the Progress Professional Services team, and our database administrators and consulting experts can assist you with a migration strategy, development or anything else you and your team may require.
Overall, migrating your Classic WebSpeed applications is a smart move that can help improve your application's performance, security and functionality. It can also help you stay updated with the latest web technologies and enhance developer productivity. So, if you're still using an older version of WebSpeed, it's time to consider migrating to the latest version.
To learn more, contact your Progress Account Executive or check out the resources below.
- https://community.progress.com/s/article/What-is-the-difference-between-Classic-WebSpeed-and-Webspeed-for-PASOE
- https://www.progress.com/openedge/components/progress-app-server-for-openedge/resources
- https://www.progress.com/papers/progress-application-server-(pas)-for-openedge-technical-migration-guide
- https://www.progress.com/papers/faq-migration-from-classic-appserver-to-pas-for-openedge
Jessica (Malakian) Newton
Progress Software empowers organizations to achieve transformational success in the face of disruptive change. Our software enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible AI-powered applications and digital experiences with agility and ease.
Bio Overview
With over five years of experience in product marketing, Jessica has developed a strong foundation in application development and database management software. Her entire career has been at Progress, where she began as an intern in 2020 and have since contributed to multiple products, including the Progress Corticon business rules management system and others.
Jessica specializes in Go-To-Market strategy, execution and management for the Progress OpenEdge platform—leading both campaigns and new product launches, as well as content development, market and persona research and other product marketing activities. She consistently delivers results that drive customer retention and foster innovation. Her public speaking skills have been recognized, notably when she placed first in the Pi Sigma Epsilon South/Atlantic Regional Speakers Competition.
Her goal is to empower customers and partners to fully realize the value of their OpenEdge technology—enabling them to modernize, innovate, and achieve greater business impact by maximizing existing investments and seamlessly embracing new capabilities. Whether it’s migrating to the latest version of the OpenEdge applications or leveraging the Progress Data Platform, she is dedicated to showing organizations how to transform their technology into a strategic advantage. Currently, she focuses on multiple initiatives for the OpenEdge platform, including modernization, expanding the developer base, AI integration, security and more, helping customers and partners succeed in a rapidly evolving landscape. Outside of work, Jessica enjoys writing and reading, which help her stay creative and balanced.
Areas of Expertise
- Product Marketing Strategy
- Go-To-Market Execution and Management
- Content Development
- Market and Persona Research
- Public Speaking
Credentials & Publications
- Pi Sigma Epsilon South/Atlantic Regional Speakers Competition – First Place
Connect with Me
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamalakian/
- Contact Me / Request a Collaboration: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamalakian/