Is Java good for web apps?

Question

I need a fairly complex web app.. payment, video chat, profile pages, messaging system, scheduling system and more.
Similar sites I've seen use ASP or Ruby.
My developer wants to use Java, what are the pros and cons of using it? Especially a framework like Spring?

Answer 1

Not really. Use PHP or ASP on the server, Javascript (which has nothing to do with Java) on the client.



Con? Getting someone to support the site when your developer won't or can't. (Java applets, yes. A full Java application? No.) The only advantage (to your developer) may be that your developer may be a good Java programmer.

Answer 2

well .... in java u gonna use JSP which is pretty great ... as u said payment,video chat and all the other stuff when u using ASP that mean u gonna deal with .Net which mean u using micrsoft stuff ... using ASP or any microsoft thing gonna be much more easier to develop website especially with all the new framework and the new libraries that microsoft added lately ... but in my point of view java programmers is the real programmers not the ASP and vb ... cuz its for kids .. u dont do anything just watch it work lol in java u have control of every little thing happen :) good luck mate

Answer 3

I wouldn't use Java or ASP personally. With Java, ASP, and Ruby you need to have a special server with software installed to use them. Ruby is a bit better in that sense, but it will be harder to find ASP or Java hosting cheaply. Using PHP is the best choice for you in my opinion. It is completely open and can be used on ANY server. ASP needs to be on Windows servers, and Windows servers have licensing fees = more money.



Java isn't used very often for web apps. PHP is probably the most used programming language for modern sites. Ruby is also a good choice, and its very efficient to program in. Many large sites also use Ruby.