Hello,
We are entering custom project in which we need to build platform for other programmers in order to communicate with a specific device. This device is to be used on daily basis. We have firmware and RS232 communication protocol with them on very low level. We must ensure .NET, Java and Delphi programmers to access device (send control data and retrieve status information). Our point is to build Windows Service Application (C#) with Simple Http protokol Server (specific HttpListener) and ensure data to be post as XML or http Form inputs. We do not want to use IIS. Other approach is to build WSA with database behind. Build some tables and listen on row changes. Response from device would be presented on custom column in the tables. We see no problem to build strong-type classes for .NET developers but our main concern are Java and Delphi users. Do you have any experience on this matter and would do you suggest?
Best regards, Honi