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Is it Wise to disconnect the ui layer from the backend in mobile web apps? [closed]

What's the future when it comes to mobile web development? I mean, traditionally, in the java world, we make use of Java EE technologies such as Spring, Hibernate and some MVC framework like Spring ...
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which java web framework is similar to php codeigniter framework [closed]

Would you please let me know a good java web framework for a E-Commerce website, right now the existing php website is based on codeigniter framework and I am planing to convert this php project to ...
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6answers
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Re-writing a large web application - alternatives to LAMP

We have a very large, 10 year old LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) web application that is out of control and poorly written due to a large number of patches and possible hundreds of programmers. If ...
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Which framework should I learn if I want to do web development in Java? Any advice? [closed]

Well, I don't have a strong background in programming. I know C, C++, some C#, some vb, and some basic java and SQL, that's it. I don't have any work experience in web development, so just consider me ...
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1answer
315 views

Why isn't Java being used for web multimedia applications?

I've been focusing on multimedia applications and I've noticed that most applications don't use Java in the back end. Instead, I see solutions with PHP/ROR/Python and Flash/Silverlight without any ...
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1answer
141 views

how to develop a common pool of functions? [closed]

I need to develop an application which runs on the web as well as on mobile platform. I want to make something like a directory where i hold my common functions in respect to web and mobile platform. ...
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1answer
312 views

Which Web or UI technology to learn for experienced Java developer [closed]

I have been working on Core Java for around 4-5 years now, but have no exposure of working on any Web or UI technology. So want to have preliminary knowledge of some Web/UI technologies now. My query ...
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2answers
396 views

Thin client Web browser?

Many times i have heard people saying that a particular hardware to be running a thin client web browser. But from the definition of "thin-client", doesnt all browser qualify as a thin-client? as all ...
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4answers
317 views

Why are Java servers so scarce and costly? [closed]

I think "why PHP over Java" has been already discussed in other questions, the question I have is: What makes LAMP/WAMP stacks so cheap and abundant vs a Glassfish one? What are the prime factors ...
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5answers
391 views

Building a website, want to use java

I'd like to make a simple-ish website that is essentially a small game. Key strokes are to be processed and sent to a server (already acquired and should support SQL and JSP, I believe) which then ...
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4answers
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Do I need to know servlets and JSP to learn spring or hibernate or any other java web frameworks?

I've been asking a lot of people where to start learning java web development, I already know core java (Threading,Generics,Collections, a little experience with (JDBC)) but I do not know JSPs and ...
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1answer
151 views

Technology Choice for a Client Application

Not sure this is the right place to ask... I'm involved in the development of a new system, and now we are passing the demos stage. We need to build a proper client application. The platform we care ...
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1answer
190 views

Can the overuse of custom taglibs disrupt the outsourcing of html designers?

Yesterday me and a friend were talking about the overuse of custom taglibs! We create taglibs for everything! We create taglibs in order to wrap jQuery UI elements (tabs, button, etc), and other ...
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6answers
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PHP and performance

I always hear that PHP is for medium and small websites whereas .NET and Java for enterprise applications. My question is about PHP. Why is PHP not a good option for enterprise web applications? Is it ...
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2answers
1k views

What are proven advantages of tools like GWT over pure JavaScript frameworks?

GWT is a software stack that translates Java code and a sub-set of the Java Runtime's class library to JavaScript code. In comparison with JavaScript toolkits, GWT can seem alienating, by nature and ...
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6answers
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Enterprise scalable vs internet scalable, what is the meaning & differences?

While reading about Java EE applications, somewhere I have seen people saying they're enterprise scalable, I am confused as to what that really mean? Are Java web applications mainly written & ...
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3answers
637 views

Why did Google develop a cross-compiler from Java to JavaScript? [closed]

Google developed a cross-compiler from Java to JavaScript. Why did they do this? Does this mean that JavaScript is not good enought for developing advanced web apps?
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4answers
455 views

When are scripts inside HTML not considered a bad practice?

I am new to web development. While studying the Play framework and JSP, I noticed that they both give an option to place script (in jsp scriptlet) inside HTML, but in both books I am reading they both ...
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5answers
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An aspiring programmers proverbial fork. (asp.net or …) [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Is it better to specialize in a single field I like, or expand into other fields to broaden my horizons? Do Diversified Skills Foster or Hinder Specialization? ...
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Are there any Web Frameworks for beginners?

I was wandering if there are any frameworks like Google Web Toolkit to create Web Apps? (Apps like Evernote, Spring Pad, Google Docs, etc.). I am fluent in Java but could learn a new language without ...
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2answers
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Java Web Frameworks (JSF vs Wicket) Third-party component suites in Wicket?

A presentation linked in an answer here demonstrated a comparison of several web development frameworks. It was a good comparison but caused me a little worry based on the technology stack that I ...
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8answers
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Is JSF really ready to deliver high performance web applications?

I have heard a lot of good about JSF but as far as I know people also had lots of serious complains with this technology in the past, not aware of how much the situation has improved. We are ...
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2answers
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What techniques would you use for a next generation java web application?

I'm working at a site similar to Foursquare and Yelp, with approximately 100000 unique requests each week that generates content, growing steadily. We are currently using: Seam as Java web ...
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2answers
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Data Grid for Web Application [closed]

Are there any good Data Grid libraries that allow the user to view and edit data from a database? My boss asked me to research possible Data Grid resources to supplement our web application and I ...
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5answers
2k views

Front-End Java Web App Framework [closed]

I have not done web development in Java for the past three years and now I need to use one for a project I am working on. I am thinking of using Seam, Flex + BlazeDS, Struts2 or Spring MVC. The most ...
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2answers
601 views

Which Java framework meets these requirements?

Which Java framework meets these requirements? What set of frameworks would be best suited to meet these requirements? The requirements are: oriented for web support for transactions support for ...
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5answers
2k views

Developing a simple web-application?

I decided to do a mini-project by myself to help me understand a bit more about developing web applications before starting the new university semester. Using the Java SE and JEE/J2EE platforms. I ...
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39answers
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Why isn't Java used for modern web application development? [closed]

As a professional Java programmer, I've been trying to understand - why the hate toward Java for modern web applications? I've noticed a trend that out of modern day web startups, a relatively small ...
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1answer
319 views

Is there any benchmark comparing diffentent Lucene implementations?

Lucene is 100% java. Also, it has been implemented in different languages. I think that java, being an interpreted language, is slow, so processing expensive requirements like indexing cannot be a ...
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3answers
752 views

How to create and integrate Web-service without using Maven

I am new to Web-Services, I am looking to create and integrate web service in my existing project, but I don't want to use Maven; I am using eclipse, Spring Framework, Hibernate to create my web ...
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15answers
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Fellow programmer used worst programming practices

I know it seems odd to say, but a fellow programmer at work deliberately used a couple of bad programming practices on purpose! I'll explain. First let me say that he's an intelligent guy and for ...
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4answers
342 views

Matching my skills with Java and Web Programming

here is my main question: What is the most common way that Java is used in web development? The reason I ask: I am currently in the process of finding my first internship. Every employer has a ...
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6answers
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How should I approach developing a Java based client-server application?

I have been asked to develop a client-server application (requires database) for a company. I am very handy with java so would like to go with it. Its up to me how I develop the application. It may ...
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4answers
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Java or Python for internet application? [closed]

In choosing a technology for internet applications where the number of users may scale over time, which one should we consider: Java or Python? What are the considerations in choosing one and not the ...
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5answers
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Best Practices in Setting up a Build and Deployment environment for the Java Platform

I have a project for which "quick and dirty" isn't the best solution. What is the most stable and currently accepted set of procedures/tools that I should look into when setting up my build/deploy ...
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3answers
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What reading is recommended for an experienced Java/SQL Developer moving to Apache/Tomcat, Postgres, Hibernate

I am taking over management and development of a website developed in Java using Hibernate and Postgres, running on Apache/Tomcat. I am an experienced Java developer, and have experience in Ruby on ...
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2answers
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How can I make feasible the deployment of my application on the servers

I am a Java Web Application Developer. I have an idea for a web application project that I am working on. I personally believe that the app has potential to become a popular website. Currently I am ...
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3answers
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I'm hoping to start an online supermarket and needs advice on open source shopping cart software and applications [closed]

I have been researching on both open source software and off-the-shelf software for an online supermarket project in Africa. I have now narrowed by search to X-cart and the PHP based PrestaShop ...
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4answers
957 views

Which Java web framework do you recommend for intranet webapp (not content website)? [closed]

I'm about to start development of small purpose build intranet web application for small software vendor. It will be administration console of the server managing licenses for off-the-shelf software ...
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1answer
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What things should be considered in the license etc when you're using some open source projects/ tools in your application

What things should be considered in the license etc when you're using some open source projects/ tools in your application(in my case, specifically a web application/website) ? What are the ...
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4answers
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Explain Model View Controller

My experience with developing dynamic websites is limited mostly to Java servlets. I've used Tomcat to develop various Java servlets, and I wouldn't hesitate to say that I'm reasonably proficient ...
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1answer
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Technologie Roadmap: Portlet JSR286 vs Widget/Gadget

IBM got me confused (again). For many years IBM have been pushing for Portlet Containers with the JSR 168 and later the JSR 286 Specification. 2008-2009, IBM the Lotus division introduced the ...
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4answers
595 views

Java Developers Coding CSS/HTML/JQuery?

Are Java Developers better equipped to write front end stuff? Should Java Developers be coding HTML, CSS & JavaScript? What do people follow in your companies? What are some suggestions if they ...
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3answers
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Executive trying to understand Web 2.0 Development - Which language is best?

I am writing a business plan for developers in the 2.0 environment; my utmost respect is given to the people doing the work, but my ignorance is preventing me from articulating who I will need to ...
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2answers
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Where should I start and how to progress when learning Java EE

I know basic stuff like, what are beans, jsp, servlet, jsf and how this stuff should work together. I know how to make basic jsp page with database query for example. Now I need to know what is the ...
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15answers
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When is Java a good choice for web development?

When is Java a good choice for web development? Please do not say "When you have a development team that knows only Java."
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7answers
781 views

What should I learn to be able to do web development in Java? [closed]

I would like to get in to web development. I don't have much knowledge about this line of profession, but on my day job I am a fairly good Java/C++ programmer, so I am familiar with computers, ...
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4answers
7k views

Which Java based web ui framework to use?

Wicket Click GWT Vaadin As I understand them, these frameworks all enable gui components to be created using java (with all its benefits) without having to do lots of html/javascript. As well as ...
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7answers
891 views

Is LAMP the cheapest way to run a dynamic website? [closed]

I know that .NET cost alot if you are thinking from different points of view: the database, the servers,etc. When I think about Java or JSP I'm not sure how much does it cost and how it is comparted ...
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6answers
6k views

Is it worth learning either GWT or Vaadin? [closed]

I consider myself a decent java/web developer. In my career I have always used servlets and ejb's with a web front end, most recently incoporating jquery and ajax. I can see the theoretical benefit ...