Hi, we think about to move a project from PHP to Java. It's a small web application with about 5 pages. We have JSF-experience, but i think JSF will be oversized and too cumbersome (we will massivly make use of JS). What can you recommend? GWT?
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If the web is so small, you can use servlets + JSP. I would choose Spring if you have previous experience with it.
I do not recommend GWT if your page is going to make extensive use of Javascript as, in my opinion, simple event handling works fine but it limits what you can do with JS.
Guido
2009-12-03 11:04:58
Thank you about your estimation of GWT, that was helpful
Mulmoth
2009-12-07 07:49:35
Hello Adriaan, it might be interesting for you that we followed your advice and will use Wicket for that.Thank you.
Mulmoth
2010-02-04 07:37:54
Good to hear! It's a great platform, isn't it? Currently I am using Wicket again for a new startup company I am involved with. Good luck with your endeavours.
Adriaan Koster
2010-02-07 21:41:29
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Well it depends what sophisticated are these 5 pages. The simplest (maybe not quickest) solution is write in plain Servlets/JSP. If you decide use a framework you can choose between:
If you want to create quick running prototype use without initial configuration problem, try:
- Spring Roo
- Play!
- Grails - this is Groovy framework
cetnar
2009-12-04 21:35:20
Thank you - I'd prefer to have more control over the html output, so i think something like Play! is the right direction.
Mulmoth
2009-12-07 07:46:15