Visual J++

[Jim Mason <JEMason@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Marty.

It sounds like you are positioned to use J++.
Given the limitations of your environment, it MAY not be a bad choice at
all.
Most developers aren't living in those constraints and choosing J++ and
Access is NOT normally a smart choice.
2 things to be aware of:

1 J++ is NOT a full Java implementation similar to the Sun JDK
specifications.  
   In your case, this is probably not a limitation.
   Most customers do elect to use a Java implementation (Sun, IBM etc) that
fully meets the spec for many reasons:
        more features, portability etc.

2 Access is NOT a full SQL relational database similar to DB2, Oracle or
SQL Server.
   There are limitations and constraints in Access on SQL access.
    In your case, I don't believe they will turn out to be significant so
using Access in your situation is probably fine.
    Many customers would look to use DB2 instead since it is a full
relational database on all platforms.
    Access data can be imported to DB2 OR accessed live using OLE DB Tables
from DB2.
    This allows using a full standard Java and a full relational database
that is NOT tied to the limitations
    of J++ and Access....

Again, in your specific situation, it sounds like it won't be a problem
living in those constraints....

Jim Mason


Message text written by INTERNET:JAVA400-L@midrange.com
>Hello,

I am currently investigating the best tools to use to develop a Java based
application that has to sit on top of an Access database that may in the
future be replaced by SQLServer or Oracle 8i. The application will only
ever run in a Windows environment and is to be used by one client only
(about 10 concurrent users), so portability is not an issue. My client is a
committed Microsoft site, but would like to start to use Java with MS
Visual J++.

Is Micro$oft's Visual J++ product any good? Is it worth taking the time to
invest in learning this product. Are their any pitfalls to be aware of?
What is the future of this product now that Mirco$oft are investing in C#?

Any feed back will be gratefully appreciated.

Regards

Martyn Oswin

Business: 0115 9230140
Mobile   :  07778 833290
E_Mail   :  MartynOswin@CompuServe.Com
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