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Ext Road Map

Our goals for 2008 are to continue improving the 2.x version line by adding new components and enhancing some of the existing areas of functionality in Ext as shown below. Looking ahead to 3.0, there are some big new areas that we'll be getting into. In addition to some often requested features (charting, Comet) our major area of focus will be adding sophisticated server integration for Ext components. In addition to plugins and examples tying into existing server frameworks, we'll also be introducing our own integrated transport mechanism that will allow binding and marshaling of data transparently between Ext components and your back end of choice.

Note that the list below is subject to change, and is not meant to outline every specific feature we have planned. It is intended to provide a high-level map of where Ext is headed over the next 12 months or so. There will be additional maintenance releases as needed as well.
2.1 (March 2008)

* Full REST support
* Remote component loading samples
* First class support for non-Ajax form submits
* Upgrade all adapter libraries to current versions
* Additional support for AIR platform
* Grid filtering
* CheckBox/Radio group
* MultiSelect
* StatusBar

2.2 (Summer 2008)

* Ext.Ajax enhancements
* Support for reset styles scoped to Ext components only
* Expand TreeLoader data loading with additional samples, including XML
* Browser history support
* Slider component
* FileUpload field

3.0 (Fall/Winter 2008)

* Update the Ext event registration model
* Flash Charting API
* Comet/Bayeux support
* Integrated client-server data binding/marshaling for Ext components
* Samples demonstrating third-party RPC (e.g., DWR)
* Section 508 accessibility improvements