All,

This is the second beta release of HTTP Client Deux, a 4th Dimension
component that provides a single set of HTTP request methods for use
throughout your 4D projects.  Specifically, HTTP Client Deux provides
cross-platform compatibility for all HTTP operations, significantly
simplifying the need for 4D programmers to request remote HTTP and
HTTPS directly from within 4D code.  For most requests, it is as
simple as a single method call to retrieve the remote object.

HTTP Client Deux provides many automation and management functions for
use in writing HTTP request and response processing code.  It
automatically handles most of the common operations involved in
managing HTTP communications in 4D.

HTTP Client Deux works "on top" of TCP Deux, another 4D component
available from DSTi.  The provides completely transparent operation
with 4D Internet Commands v6.7.x, Internet ToolKit v2.0.x, and
Internet ToolKit v2.5.x;  any of these plugins can be used without any
coding changes.  The only exception to this is for HTTPS requests to
function properly you must be using a valid copy of ITK Pro v2.5.x.

TCP Deux does require that the BASh 4D component be installed for it
to operate correctly.  BASh is a 4D component available for free from
DSTi and it handles all of the core routines needed to properly run
TCP Deux.

All of the code within the HTTP Client Deux component is ready to use
immediately.  There are no compiler issues to be concerned about;  all
of the variables are typed in compiler methods for even the most
stringent 4D developers.  Just install the component in your structure
and start calling the methods within it.  It is really that simple!

Obviously,  this is still a work in progress.  Watch for announcements
about updates which will become available, as we are continually
working on finishing off the documentation and adding new features to
the HTTP Client Deux component.

As you have come to expect from high quality software development
firms, Deep Sky Technologies, Inc., is committed to providing the
support, service, quality, and compatibility which any modern software
developer requires in their tools' vendors.  Feel free to contact me
at any time if you have any questions or problems with the software in
the HTTP Client Deux component.  And, of course, feature requests are
always welcome.

Enjoy!



Steven G. Willis, sgwillis@deepskytech.com
President, Deep Sky Technologies, Inc.
http://www.deepskytech.com/
(561) 794-9494
