J2EE VS. .NET

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J2EE versus .Net

  • Object-Oriented
  • Similar Performance

J2EE

Pro's

  • Object-Oriented
  • Supports Java Code, JavaScript, Java Servlets, Java Beans, Java Applets
  • Portability "Write once Run Anywhere"
  • Designed for large-scale
  • Custom Tag Libraries
  • Larger descriptor files
  • More Flexibility
  • Multiple Vendor Support
  • UNIX / Apache / Tomcat
  • Cheaper Web Server
  • It is totally FREE!!!

Con's

  • Performance is secondary
  • Difficult to Install, in fact "IMPOSSIBLE"
  • Case Sensitive

.NET

Pro's

  • Performance Based
  • Highly Integrated
  • Single-Vendor Solution
  • Designed for large-scale
  • Small Middle Tier
  • Straightforward Component Model
  • Language Independent
  • Claims "Write Less and Test"
  • Strong XML Web Services Support
  • Visual Studio .Net
  • Bill Gates

Con's

  • Microsoft OS / Web server
  • Very Large Step from ASP
  • Look at the Employment Classifieds
  • Single Hardware/OS/Database
  • Look at the Employment Classifieds
  • Windows
  • C++, C#, Visual Basic???

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Updated: July 21, 2003; Joe Gakenheimer