Tool for web application?

[Jacko123]

Hi All,

I have a project (web application) to do, but i 'm unable to get any tool that can help develop this application. My first thought is ASP.NET. Will it serve my below purpose. I have never used in before.

Following is the requirements for this web application.

Front end
1. We have some existing html code and javascripts. We need to make use of these (html & javascripts) and provide enhancements to the application by adding more functionalities. Hence the tool must support html coding and javascripts writing.

Back end
1. We have existing perl scripts & CGI code. This existing code needs to be integrated in the current application and further enhancements to be provided. Hence the tool must also support perl script and CGI coding.

I hope to be clear about the tool that I am looking for. Pls let me know if you have any confusion.

Thanks to all in advance.

[PeejAvery]

A web application consists of client-side and server-side code working together. Since you already have both, what exactly are you trying to do with ASP.NET??? :confused:

[Jacko123]

A web application consists of client-side and server-side code working together. Since you already have both, what exactly are you trying to do with ASP.NET??? :confused:

Hi PeejAvery,

Actually the application is NOT started yet. Still searcing for right tool so that I can start the project. I am looking for a tool like ASP. NET (if it meets my requirement, but dont know if it does as I have never worked on ASP.NET before) . Do you know any tool where client supports html coding + javascripts and the server side supports (perl script + CGI coding)??

Thanks

[eclipsed4utoo]

the front-end would be ok with ASP.Net. However, the back-end would probably be somewhat of a problem. Unless you want to rewrite the perl and CGI scripts in a .Net language(ASP.Net is not a language), then I would probably recommend using something else. Maybe PHP? I've never used perl and CGI with web programming, so I can't really point you in the right direction. However, I don't believe .Net is the way to go.

[PeejAvery]

Actually the application is NOT started yet.
You said that you have existing HTML, JavaScripts, PERL scripts, and CGI scripts. If your project isn't started, then what for are those files?

If you are planning to use those in conjunction with your "new" web application, then you cannot use .NET because those are non-Microsoft solutions. If you want to use .NET, you will have to port those scripts over.

[Jacko123]

Is there any tool other than .NET that can serve my purpose.? CGI on the back end is an exception...

[PeejAvery]

You still haven't even stated what your want this "tool" to do. If you are just looking for an IDE with which you can write the code, there are tons. Just search Google for that. If not, what exactly are you looking for in this "tool" you keep talking about?

[Jacko123]

You still haven't even stated what your want this "tool" to do. If you are just looking for an IDE with which you can write the code, there are tons. Just search Google for that. If not, what exactly are you looking for in this "tool" you keep talking about?

I am just looking for an IDE to write the code. Can you name some?

Thanks

[PeejAvery]

When working on Windows machines, I like to use phpDesigner (http://www.mpsoftware.dk/phpdesigner.php). Unfortunately, they no longer have a free version. So, if you want it, you will have to pay for it.

You could also use Perl Express (http://www.perl-express.com/). It is a free tool, but very powerful. If you are a beginner, or do not have funds, this is the app for you.

If you are willing to cough out the big bucks (~$250), ActivePerl Pro Studio (http://www.activestate.com/Products/activeperlprostudio/index.mhtml) is what you probably want.