javascript + Tomcat JSP

[Jason]

Is javascript + Tomcat JSP a good combination?

 

[Laurent Bugnion, GalaSoft]

Hi,

Is javascript + Tomcat JSP a good combination?

I assume you mean "client-side JavaScript".

If that's the case, then it doesn't really matter. There is no direct
communication between the client and the server in the HTTP protocol.
It's a request/response based protocol, and the client ignores what the
server runs.

As such, you can have anything on the server, it won't make much of a
difference. Client-side JavaScript is good for all kind of tasks, but
you should always have a "backup plan" in case the client doesn't
support JavaScript (too old, too small, or simply JavaScript off). Don't
rely on client-side JavaScript for important tasks.

As for the server, the platform you use depends on the server you have,
its OS, your knowledge of such or such language, performances, price,
etc... Tomcat and JSP is certainly a good combination.

HTH,

Laurent