Web Site Design/Development Tools Web site design and development tools provide Web site and Web page layout and design, object integration for site and page development, and the tools needed to create Web-based applications. Although HTML editing is often provided, tools in this category typically offer visual abstraction away from HTML through WYSIWYG page editors, animation and other rich media, JavaScript and/or VBScript features, Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX), simple data integration, and deployment scenarios. The following are representative vendors and products in this market: • Adobe (GoLive) • Macromedia (Studio MX, Flash, Flex) • Microsoft (ASP.NET "Atlas") • Nexaweb (Studio) • TIBCO (General Interface)
