Well, if it comes down to between VCafe and JBuilder, I would say it is a no
contest. JBuilder it is.
Of the big three, VCafe, JBuilder and VAJ, only JBuilder has a runtime which
is 1.1 compliant as IAS is. VCafe is supposed to, but it is beset with
problems.
When it comes to tight integration between app server and IDE, probably VAJ
is the best of the lot. (i.e.) there is no such thing as hot deploy. Once
deployed, you go change the code and save and bang, you are ready to go. In
fact, I frequently keep my test client (generated from VAJ) open and go fix
my bug/change in the code, save and re-test with all of them running.
VAJ vs JBuilder is also interesting with respect to team development. I find
VAJ's repository based approach better for large teams and it's
cross-referencing etc.. has been great and its integration with TeamServer
(envoy) good for large teams.
Thus, if 1.1 compliance is important, go JBuilder. But, if you want a
generic EJB tool, eval both JBuilder and VAJ and depending on your target
app server you will quickly work out which suits you best. It will also be
a matter of personal taste as you will find VAJ different to the regular
file based IDE approach.
I wouldn't touch VCafe Ent with a barge pole. I found it weak and most
irritating, it crashed so often. But, if your target app server is WebLogic,
I expect VCafe with BEA's influence in it now, will come up to speed.
Eventually.
PS: While you are at it, look into "vi/vim" as an editor of choice.
Emacs ^%$$#@!! ;-)
-- Aravind
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> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of kishore puvvada
> Sent: Friday, 26 May 2000 02:29
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> Subject: IDE question for developing EJBs
>
>
> Hi,
>
> This is not a direct EJB question, please pardon me.
> We are wrestling with the decision in the past couple
> of days whether we use VCafe ent or JB ent editions.
> There is no doubt we need an IDE :-), as opposed to
> using an emacs editor. The choice needs to address a
> wide range of people with different programming
> expertise in Java/EJB. We found out that VCafe ent is
> not EJB 1.1 compliant, whereas JB is. And enumerated
> the following reasons why JB is better to use:
>
> The EJB interface wizard differences - create methods
> returning void vs primary-key object.
> The ability to do hot-deploy through hooks to your app
> server. Here there is the main problem we are facing.
> This hook does not seem to work properly from VCafe
> ent to do hot-deply into WL 5.1 server. Which is 1.1
> compliant.
>
> Can you help me understand the issues better? I
> searched in the archives and on the internet in
> general, but am unable to get more info.
>
> thanks,
> Kishore.
>
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> cheers, kp@yahoo
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