Le mercredi 22 juin 2005 à 08:01 +0100, Alan Chandler a écrit : > I have decided the time has come to learn java and use it to develop some web > based applications. In particular I have a family tree project I want to > conduct. > > I am a complete newbie as far as java is concerned.
Then, allow me to question your choice of Java as a web development language & platform. Are you a newbie wrt Java the language ? or Java the web dev tools ? If so (if either ...), and if this is for a pet project and not mandated by the corporate drones, why not have a look at some excellent, 100% free, alternative languages & platforms ? I can cite a few : python / zope, quixote, ... ruby / ruby-on-rails ... common-lisp / uncommon-web, tbnl ... Guess what, for a good part these frameworks (and the choice of their mplementation language) have been made by people disgusted by the Java / J2EE / whatever way of doing things. They are more lightweight and pleasant to use. Do yourself a favor, don't go the Java way ;-). Aurélien. ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. www.clearswift.com **********************************************************************
