• Preserve consistency between objects that are stored and executed locally, objects that are Internet-distributed but are executed locally, and objects that are stored and executed remotely on a server.
• Avoid deployment and versioning conflicts. No DLL update upon deployment. Solve the DLL Hell syndrome.
• Guarantee safe execution of code, even if written by an unknown semi-trusted third party. Avoid the slowness of scripted or interpreted languages.
• Preserve development environment consistency between Windows-based applications and Web-based applications.
• Use industry standards in all communication protocols, to make the code easily integrated with other sources.

To learn more on JScript .NET, go to Column 107, JScript .NET, Part I: The Mechanics.

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