So you might ask what's the big deal with XPages in 8.5.1?* Notes Domino 8.5 has XPages, why should I upgrade?

Here's 3 reasons: 

1. XPages in the Client:
    In 851 you can now use your XPages web application inside the Notes client. Another step closer to design-once-run-anywhere.
2. Lots and lots of bug fixes:
   OK, XPages in 85 wasn't bad, it's excellent. And XPages in 851 is even better with lots and lots bug fixes (I'm not going to say how many ;-) ).
3. Performance Improvements:
   Designer is faster, and you can configure your application or server so XPages performs and scales much better.

And it won't be long now before 851 is released and if you would like to see some XPage applications (most developed on Designer 851) running on 851 Domino pre-release servers here are a few fine examples... 

• IQJam
  This is a real good example of a 851 (near) production ready application from Elguji Software. It's hard to believe that this is a beta app and a Domino web app at that. Its look and feels, and its performance is excellent. IQJam.net is currently setup to handle Lotus Software questions and answers that come from the community, and so far it is turning into a valuable resource.
• OpenNTF
  With its transformation continuing, OpenNTF.org is running on top of a pre-release 851 Domino server and it also takes advantage of the much improved scalability and performance.
  And we shouldn't forget that OpenNTF contains many live examples; the Wiki,  Demo App, Navigator Control and more.

 

I'm sure there are more examples of live XPages Apps on pre-release Domino 851 servers. If you have one post a comment.

p.

 

* Disclaimer : IBM Lotus Notes/Domino and Lotus Notes Traveler 8.5.1 is prerelease code and there are no guarantees from IBM that the functionality presented will be in the final shipping product.