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Distributed applications on the web naturally have a multi-tier architecture.
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Java plays a role at all three levels:
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Graphical User Interface and client side analysis systems, including visualization
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Middle layer servers and software integration, including web servers, distributed object servers and other application servers.
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Less important for backend client software, which may be legacy code.
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Middle level servers
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Client user interface running through browser
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Internet
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Internet or proprietary network
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Backend computing or databases
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