Why Is an Application Server Important?

In addition to what was already discussed, an application server can provide many technical benefits. An application developer is thus able to focus on developing the business logic of his or her application rather than spending time on low-level systems features such as persistence and security.

Intellectual Property Protection

The algorithms and processes in the business logic of a complex system are often the most valuable intellectual property. Storing these processes in the application server behind the presentation layer help prevent the system from being reverse engineered.

Reuse

Because business logic is developed independent of the presentation layer, it is possible to reuse the business logic ...

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