Oracle Forms VS Java

[Frank van Bortel]

Ryan wrote: "Michael Kuznetsov" <mvk@servocomp.ru> wrote in message news:1543a3e7.0305300637.67d9c44a@posting.google.com...Daniel Frechette <daniel@multipro.ca> wrote in message news:<Xns938AEE055E289danielmultiproca@207.35.177.134>...Good day,I'm currently working on a project to modify an existing system that wasdeveloped in Oracle Forms 4.5 (Web-enabled) and Java (J2EE, JRun, OracleDB). I now have a new application to develop but I don't know if it shouldbe done in Forms or Java. The new application has to be light andaccessible through a Web browser. I'm trying to assess the pros and cons ofboth approaches but I know very little about Forms. Can anyone tell me whatare the TRUE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES of Oracle Forms? Does anyone knowof any studies or architecture comparisons that might be helpful?Thank you,DanielHi Denial,Java gives you two possibilities to create user interface:1. HTML interface generated by JSP2. Windows Swing that can be run as applet in browser.3. Windows Swing that can be run as installed applicationOracle 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 decidewhat 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 interfaceon forms usually is poor. You don't need think about networkcommunication 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 youfull control on program. It is allow you write perfect GUI. But it ismore low level and time to start with Java is higher.I think Java is better and flexible solution for most application. AndOracle supports Forms mainly for old systems.Regards,MichaelBrainbench MVP for Oracle Programminghttp://www.brainbench.com i have been told that forms has alot of network traffic over the web.. do you know if this is accurate?

Yep - version 4.5 iirc. SUrely you don't use that, do you?

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Regards, Frank van Bortel