Re: Re: When to use Java?

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Re: Re: Re: When to use Java? by simon.proctor (Vicar) on Nov 19, 2002 at 13:49 UTC
The problem here is not with Perl but with CGI. Your situation is comparing CGI to Servlets/JSP and the differences between the two mean that Servlets will normally win on performance. Mod_perl is for apache so yes, you won't get it to run on IPlanet. However, I think it is a little harsh to consider re-writing the whole app. Have you considered writing a middleware server that abstracts all your database code? That way you can keep a large majority of your existing database code (plus abstract your database from your view) and then just re-write your view? I've used this approach with great success here but, peversely, in reverse with a Java backend and Perl frontend. Just my 2p :)	[reply]
Re: Re: Re: When to use Java? by UnderMine (Friar) on Nov 19, 2002 at 14:14 UTC
If you are using iPlanet on a Windows box then PerlEx may solve your problem with no recoding.. worth a look at least. Hope it helps UnderMine	[reply]
Re^3: When to use Java? by adrianh (Chancellor) on Nov 19, 2002 at 15:01 UTC
You might also want to take a look at CGI::Fast, PPerl and PersistentPerl - three alternatives to mod_perl for solving initialisation time issues. (mod_perl solves other problems too, but not relevant here :-)	[reply]
Re: Re: Re: When to use Java? by Ro (Initiate) on Nov 19, 2002 at 17:26 UTC
I work with bW......we are using java servlets on Iplanet. --------------------------- In closing, Screw Flanders.	[reply]