Andy � As you probably already know, IBM markets their product Websphere, in a total package for developers, designers and Web Admins. As a programmer, I wouldn�t be too concerned about the App Server as much as I would be concerned about the Application Development tool. IBM�s WSAD (WebSphere Application Developer Studio) is designed in such a fashion as to compliment the App Server and Vice Versa.
If you�re looking towards a career in web design for small to mid size corporations, then you might consider following IBM�s road to Java. The nice thing about WebSphere is that it has been ported to many platforms including but not limited to Linux, W2K and IBM�s proprietary AS400/OS400( More commonly known as I-Series 400). On the other hand, if you�re looking at a smaller entrepreneur approach to tap into the market, then you might consider keeping with the open source community. To simply answer your question �Should I learn Websphere?�. I wouldn�t waste precious time learning WebSphere, however, you might want learn WSAD or even VAJ (Visual Age for Java). I�ve seen many job postings on dice.com indicating a demand for programmers with knowledge of both. HTH�� ----- Original Message ----- From: Andy Engle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 20:10:30 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Somewhat off-topic: Should I learn WebSphere? > Hi all, > > I'm a web hack who enjoys doing some web application programming. While > this isn't my "day job", I wouldn't mind for it to be. In the past, the web > applications I have written (for school assignments and other stuff like > that) have all be hosted on Jrun or Tomcat. In thinking about any future > career moves, would I be well served to take the time to learn WebSphere? > Does WebSphere offer a large advantage over the other application servers, > or is it more the case of "you know one, you know them all"? And if you > think I should learn WebSphere, what is the best way to do so? > > Thanks for your advice -- I'm looking forward to reading what you have to > say. > > > Best Regards, > Andy > > =========================================================================== > To unsubscribe: mailto [EMAIL PROTECTED] with body: "signoff JSP-INTEREST". > For digest: mailto [EMAIL PROTECTED] with body: "set JSP-INTEREST DIGEST". > Some relevant FAQs on JSP/Servlets can be found at: > > http://archives.java.sun.com/jsp-interest.html > http://java.sun.com/products/jsp/faq.html > http://www.esperanto.org.nz/jsp/jspfaq.jsp > http://www.jguru.com/faq/index.jsp > http://www.jspinsider.com > > -- _______________________________________________ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup =========================================================================== To unsubscribe: mailto [EMAIL PROTECTED] with body: "signoff JSP-INTEREST". For digest: mailto [EMAIL PROTECTED] with body: "set JSP-INTEREST DIGEST". Some relevant FAQs on JSP/Servlets can be found at: http://archives.java.sun.com/jsp-interest.html http://java.sun.com/products/jsp/faq.html http://www.esperanto.org.nz/jsp/jspfaq.jsp http://www.jguru.com/faq/index.jsp http://www.jspinsider.com
