I am trying to review the different available wiki engines and was interested in one that is java based. Could you recommend or list any java based wiki engine so that i can have check it out.
I am familiar with the following JSPWIKi, Elsie.
Thanks
There are quite a few available. I'd check out the open-source ones first.
I have to say XWiki impressed me most, but that was for a feature set we were looking for quite a while ago, it may not match your exact needs...check out the full list I linked, see if anything fits you well.
You might like to think about Confluence. It's not open source, but it's extensible, if you wanted to make some kind of plugin.
I'm using JSPWiki since a few years.
JSPWiki is a feature-rich and extensible WikiWiki engine built around the standard J2EE components (Java, servlets, JSP).
VQWiki and Confluence have worked well for us.
Another great Java based Wiki engine is GWiki http://labs.micromata.de/display/gwiki/Home it can be embedded and extended by macros written in in Java or Groovy.
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If I have implemented a Java Library (that offers certain functionality), could I transform this into a JavaScript library, such that the same functionality can be offered?
I know this may be an ask, but, I was wondering if there are frameworks existing that help in this?
No, in general this is not possible, Java and JavaScript are more or less completely different languages.
However there are a couple of Java to JavaScript translators that you can try. Java2Script is one such tool. Apparently the Google Web Toolkit (GWT) does this as well. Source.
While you could probably do some sort of conversion, it's important to note that Java and JavaScript, while similarly named, are not at all related. Unfortunately, I think you'll be hard pressed to find a framework or system that does a good job converting one to the other. :(
I am quite new to Java EE, in the past I developed mostly on .NET. Soon I'll start with a project based on Java EE (using Struts2). I am sure that there is some way to create a Template for the site which can be changed quickly (something like the Masterpages in ASP.NET).
What solutions are there? Which is preferred?
Thanks in advance
Johannes
I don't know ASP.NET and Masterpages but you might want to look into the Tiles plugin.
Edit: looking at the Masterpages documentation it seems like Tiles really is the equivalent you're looking for.
If you're looking for a template for the site to use with Struts2, one option is to use Sitemesh
I am a reasonably competent programmer, with about 11 years experience.
I particularly like Ruby/Rails and ActionScript.
And Java is easy enough, I've used it for ordinary applications, and mostly as ones that run on the server, just not web-based ones.
I'd like to develop a web application in Java in order to leverage things like BlazeDS and help tie front-ends together with my previously-written Java apps. i.e. use existing Java code but in a web context.
But I'm having trouble - and confused - looking for a smooth start. I don't want to use Grails, been there, thanks, I want to use Pure Java, with whatever Framework you can think of. Spring, Hibernate, etc.
Where do I start?
Play Framework lets you get started quickly. http://www.playframework.org/
Spring Roo is a RAD framework for web apps. It's similar to like Rails or Grails, but uses code generation instead of metaprogramming magic.
This thread contains useful pointers on starting Java web development
http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread249070.html
Since your goal is "Pure Java," how about Wicket? Straight from their feature list:
Wicket does not mix markup with Java code and adds no special syntax to your markup files. The worlds of HTML and Java are parallel and associated only by Wicket ids, which are attributes in HTML and Component properties in Java. Since Wicket HTML is just HTML and Wicket Java is just Java, coders and designers can work independently to a large degree and without relying on any special tools.
If you want more info, there's a web page on why you should use Wicket.
I've really enjoyed working with Spring MVC. It took a while to ramp up with Spring, but the whole affair has just made since after investing the time.
I have found JavaServer Faces 2.0 using Facelets to be a good compromise between power and ease of use, plus it allows you to use a lot of extra libraries when you get more advanced.
For JBoss you need to include JSF in your web application. Download the 2.0.2 distribution and see the documentation in there.
I am a .NET Developer with about 5 years of web development experience using Microsoft technologies starting with classic ASP to ASP .NET 3.5.
I do have a little background in Java as well and can write/understand Java code very easily. I am looking for resources (online, books) that are compatible with my .NET experience. I am only interested in web development in Java and want to start at intermediate level even if it may require me to look up some details.
What path or resources would you recommend for intermediate .NET web developers to gain equivalent proficiency in Java web development tools?
Get an IDE: IntelliJ (my preference), Eclipse, Netbeans;
Get an application server: Glassfish (my preference; either v2 or v3 Prelude), JBoss or, if you're feeling adventurous, SpringSource dm server;
Get a JDK eg 6u11;
Get a copy of Spring 2.5.6 (or 3.0M2 if you're feeling adventurous);
Get a copy of the Spring reference documentation;
Put the pieces together.
Get yourself a copy of eclipse, and just start reading other people's code, and reading some java docs. The Java website has all the docs online, and they're one of the best language specs I've seen.
Really, if you know C# pretty well, Java should be a cake walk. The languages are pretty similar, so you just need to get to know the different frameworks.
Probably the most helpful book in regards to learning Java's web development framework, Java Server Faces:
Core JSF
- Great examples and explainations throughout on the whole process of using the JSF Framework.
And of course for anyone new to Java I would recommend:
Effective Java
- Covers various design patterns and practices.
In my experience that official Java exams are better than the .Net equivalents, so it may be worth starting there?
Search for a servlet/JSP tutorial (Good, albeit a little old, example here).
You'll get basic knowledge of Java web application development.
Whatever your level is, JSF for Nonbelievers is the best introduction to JSP/JSF.
I'd check out Bitter Java.
It's a book that shows you the wrong way to do things, why it's wrong, and then it shows you the right way.
It pretty much falls in line with the evolution of the j2ee framework. Started with servlets, then moved into jsps, then command pattern, etc.
Im porting a project from php to java. The project is a web-app based on php and ajax techniques with a javascript front-end. What java-frameworks would you use for something like this?
Does the result have to be written in Java, or does it just have to run on the JVM? In the latter case, you might want to consider Grails, which uses Groovy, a Java-based dynamic language that compiles to Java byte code and has full access to the Java standard API.
How well do you know Java?
Why are you porting it?
I can't really tell based on your description, but there are lots of Java web frameworks out there. Pick one. I prefer Spring.
I fear that you're about to be very disappointed. I anticipate a lot of questions like "Why can't I do X in Java? It's easy in PHP!"
Apache Wicket is a possible java based web framework you might consider. The default would be the java servlet and jsp frameworks.
without seeing the source code - you will need a complete rewrite. just "porting" will probably not work.
out of all available frameworks i'd recommend two: wicket if you want clean lightweight technology. with ajax. jsf/seam if you are in a corporate environment where it it easy to get tons of experienced developers.
I really like Stripes.
There's a really good book out on it too. Stripes ... and Java Web Development is Fun Again.
This question seems to come up alot. Related:
What Web Application Framework for Java is Recommended?
Best java mvc framework implementation for web apps
Does it make sense to use a framework for a simple java web app?
What language/platform to choose for a new web application?
In my opinion you would still do the same but generate the html with JSP and javabeans instead of php. javascripts and ajax will still work without a problem if the outputed html is the same.
It depends by the size of your project, the features and your resources.
If the project have'nt a lot of particular needs you can use Struts. Thsi is a stable framework, not really advanced but simple and powerfull for the development.
Another frameworks more recent and advanced are Spring and Wicket.
Before you start, I recommend you to do a check-list of your need:
Do you must porting a O/R mapping too?
Have you a stable developer knowing Java/J2EE?
Do you think to add some feature during the porting or in short-run?
etc etc
good luck! :)
I would port it to GWT
Google Web Toolkit (GWT) is a development toolkit for building and optimizing complex browser-based applications. Its goal is to enable productive development of high-performance web applications without the developer having to be an expert in browser quirks, XMLHttpRequest, and JavaScript. GWT is used by many products at Google, including Google Wave and the new version of AdWords. It's open source, completely free, and used by thousands of developers around the world.