I think it depends on the requirements of the application. If all you need
is data entry forms that contain elements such as text boxes, drop-down
list, radio buttons, etc., then, you can do it no problem. In the end, you
may find that it's actually a hell of a lot easier making them Web based.
The way you write things is a bit different, but, once you get some of the
basics down, it's not that hard. One of the main issues that you face when
migrating from a client/server environment to a Web environment is the fact
that HTTP is a stateless protocol. However, Java Servlets let you store
session/state information on the server side which solves this problem.
Jon
----- Original Message -----
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2001 9:59 AM
Subject: Limits of Web
> I have a question regarding the limits of web applications.
>
> I sent out an e-mail requesting help for a problem with submitting
multiple
> forms and the responses I am getting say I am nuts for trying to do such
> complicated application on the Web.
>
> My problem is that I work for a government agency that wants to take very
> complicated client server data entry and reporting applications (there are
> master/details that go three levels deep) and rewrite them for use on the
> web.
>
> In order to save money they want them to be similar enough to the
> client-server applications so that they will not have to retrain users.
I
> am currently finishing up the first (and easiest) of these applications
and
> have had not a few headaches and frustrations.
>
> My question is using technologies such as Java, Tomcat, JSP, and Tag
> Libraries, how realistic is it to expect to be able to develop complicated
> data entry forms with the same ease of use, precision, and stability as
> client server applications using such tools as Java Swing, PowerBuilder,
VB
> or Oracle Developer? Are there tools that I am missing that would make
> this easier or is the web just not able to handle such sophisticated apps?
> Am I setting myself up for disaster?
>
> Thanks In Advance
>
>
> Jeff Sulman
>
