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by johngreer 1 view

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I'd like some help.

I've written a prototype in JavaScript / HTML.
It's now time to convert it to a working, marketable, product.
I'd like some recommentation on which language, products to use
along with pros and cons.

I want the user interface to be on the Windows platform.
1) I'd like some recommentations on which language to use and why.

It needs to "talk to" OS/390 and zOS where I have some code running.
The OS/390 code is BAL (assembler).
2) I'd like some recommentations on which language/product to use to send data back and forth (Windows - mainframe) and why.

Thanks in advance.
John

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by jackofalltech

Well....the simple answer is it really doesn't matter what language you use. Are you suggesting that you are planning on learning whatever language receives the most votes? That is a recipe for disaster at the worst and a LONG time to market at best. I recommend using whatever language you are proficient in. If necessary, buy a (or find a free) library for the actual communications portion.

Ralph

by johngreer

Sorry, but not very helpful.

Yes, I'm saying that I'll learn whatever makes sense,
before hiring a staff to maintain future releases.

I'd like to hear some suggestions,
Pros and Cons,
War Stories,
etc.

by amanabala

John,

In my opinion, a Java-based solution is the best way to go (for the simple reason of being open standards). You could use the user interface you developed in HTML and use servlets to "get" the data from mainframe. There are a number of waysfor a servlet to "get" data from mainframe including but not limited to using a messaging platform like MQ Series.
You could also use a pure Microsoft solution using HTML/ASP/COM/MSMQ.
I can write only so much here - if you would like more information, I can send/discuss with you.
regards,
Ravi
ananth_manabala@yahoo.com

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