Re: Oracle Forms VS Java

"Michael Kuznetsov" <mvk_at_servocomp.ru> wrote in message news:1543a3e7.0305300637.67d9c44a_at_posting.google.com...
> Daniel Frechette <daniel_at_multipro.ca> wrote in message
news:<Xns938AEE055E289danielmultiproca_at_207.35.177.134>...
> > Good day,
> >
> > I'm currently working on a project to modify an existing system that was
> > developed in Oracle Forms 4.5 (Web-enabled) and Java (J2EE, JRun, Oracle
> > DB). I now have a new application to develop but I don't know if it
should
> > be done in Forms or Java. The new application has to be light and
> > accessible through a Web browser. I'm trying to assess the pros and cons
of
> > both approaches but I know very little about Forms. Can anyone tell me
what
> > are the TRUE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES of Oracle Forms? Does anyone
know
> > of any studies or architecture comparisons that might be helpful?
> >
> > Thank you,
> > Daniel
>
> Hi Denial,
>
> Java gives you two possibilities to create user interface:
> 1. HTML interface generated by JSP
> 2. Windows Swing that can be run as applet in browser.
> 3. Windows Swing that can be run as installed application
>
> Oracle Forms gives one possibilities for web:
> 1. Applet in browser window (size is big).
>
> So if you need HTML interface you can't use Forms.
>
> If you decide that applets is OK for your system you should decide
> what approach is better.
>
> Forms is more high-level tools then Java. But it is very specific.
> It's depended on PL/SQL and set of interface triggers. User interface
> on forms usually is poor. You don't need think about network
> communication and database. But you also don't have control for it.
> Interaction with operating system is also poor.
>
> On the contrary Java depended on well-known standards and give you
> full control on program. It is allow you write perfect GUI. But it is
> more low level and time to start with Java is higher.
>
> I think Java is better and flexible solution for most application. And
> Oracle supports Forms mainly for old systems.
>
> Regards,
> Michael
> Brainbench MVP for Oracle Programming
> http://www.brainbench.com

[Quoted] [Quoted] i have been told that forms has alot of network traffic over the web.. do you know if this is accurate? Received on Fri May 30 2003 - 23:49:56 CEST