RE: [DUG]: .net vs websnap

[Wilfred Verkley]

If your aim is writing web services, another option is the MS SOAP toolkit, both for calling and building web services.  Its very easy to use, and you can use almost any current windows version of delphi, since its just involves writing or calling some basic COM components.  No waiting for Delphi.NET or paying through the nose for an "enterprise" version of Delphi.   I think the current hype for SOAP based web services is getting a little too much.  People are placing it everywhere in their architectures, but its only really suited for loosely coupled web applications.  SOAP is just a simple, ineffecient protocol for calling simple functions, good at what it does, but as it currently stands, it shouldnt replace DCOM IMHO. -----Original Message----- From: Neven MacEwan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 3:16 PM To: Multiple recipients of list delphi Subject: Re: [DUG]: .net vs websnap T   Depends what you mean by a net based application?   If it was a small DB Based App (mainly quering the odd update) then PHP For a large DB App (1000's of concurrent users etc) then some Java Based Application (EJB's) In between then probably JSP For an Interactive App then a SOAP based 3 tier App using a moderately fat client or a MW system (like kbmMW) or an Object Persistence Framework (like Techinsite or Bold) tho I don't know if bold supports a Web based protocol   HTH   Neven   ----- Original Message ----- From: Tracey Maule To: Multiple recipients of list delphi Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 2:27 PM Subject: Re: [DUG]: .net vs websnap why not recommend either?  what would you use for a net based application?   ----- Original Message ----- From: Neven MacEwan To: Multiple recipients of list delphi Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 2:03 PM Subject: Re: [DUG]: .net vs websnap T   I don't think Ive ever had a HO :-)   In which case are you asking for a comparison of ASP.NET (using Delphi) and WebSnap, Not that I'd recommend either but at least WebSnap is cross platform (and here!)   HTH   Neven   ----- Original Message ----- From: Tracey Maule To: Multiple recipients of list delphi Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 1:47 PM Subject: Re: [DUG]: .net vs websnap yep..   which way would be best IYHO?   ----- Original Message ----- From: Neven MacEwan To: Multiple recipients of list delphi Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 1:08 PM Subject: Re: [DUG]: .net vs websnap T   Was a little confused over .Net being a developement tool So what are you trying to compare? Delphi.NET v Websnap   N ----- Original Message ----- From: Tracey Maule To: Multiple recipients of list delphi Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 12:33 PM Subject: Re: [DUG]: .net vs websnap that is.... delphi.net (of delphi7)   or, if no articles.. (havent found any myself) can i hear your opinions??   ----- Original Message ----- From: Tracey Maule To: Multiple recipients of list delphi Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 9:34 AM Subject: [DUG]: .net vs websnap could someone point me to a paper that will explain in detail the differences between / advantages/disadvantages of these two web development tools?         Tracey Software Developer / Web Master Logis [EMAIL PROTECTED] (025) 213-1064 This e-mail message has been scanned and cleared by MailMarshal at gen-i limited www.gen-i.co.nz