jQuery4j is a new addition to developers' toolkit, enabling them to control jQuery widgets at the server-side using Java or a markup language. The project core revolves around the wrapping of jQuery widgets to make them fully fledged ZK 5 widgets.
This benefits developers and users by giving a rich client experience using jQuery’s client-side widget collection while combining the power and productivity of server side development. 

For more information on this ambitious project please cast an eye on the following pages:
Main project page: http://www.jquery4j.org
Demo page: http://www.jquery4j.org/demo

That looks like what PrimeFaces is about, except Primefaces isn't restricted to primefaces only and is using standard technologies (jsf) instead of another alien implementation ;-)

(corrected some glitch in my text)

 

That looks like what PrimeFaces is about, except Primefaces isn't restricted to -jquery- only and is using standard technologies (jsf) instead of another alien implementation ;-)

why bother? I'm not being flippant but why is this a better choice than GWT? 

Can you tell me what crap is this? ZK already has thesse controls why are you reinventing the wheel?I am not sure what you wana achieve?

@Alex,

This and GWT are two completely different animals. Basically GWT centers around compiling java to javascript and is a clientside solution, whereas jquery4j is aimed at moving the client's power to the sever while still enabling excellent client-side control using javascript.

This hybrid approach seems to provide the best of both worlds.

@Dhrubo

jQuery4j seems to be aimed at jQuery users so they can be introduced to a hybrid approach in an environment that they are familiar with. Yes I feel a move to ZK could be a possibility, however, it seems to be more of a personal choice and where your interests are. If you are not developing a sophisticated enterprise projects then jQuery4j might just be what you need.

 

 

The client side widgets should increase user satisfaction. Not only that, it should also increase efficiency. peach cobbler recipe