I am new in web development world
(from microcontrollers to web is a really long path)
Having a Java software (.jar) running, it’s just a background process sending/receiving info through sockets, with no interface.
I would like to make a web interface to it, and I need some guidelines, about how to confront these topics
The code:Should I keep it being .jar or it’s recomendable to go into .war and deployment? other?
The html/javascript code:Edit the page with an wysiwyg editor? and/or edit the html code within IDE ? / use GWT to develop everything within java? other?
The http server: Use an Apache Server, tomcat? implementing it within java with HttpHandler? other?
The Data: Data is actually in classes, objects and some persistence with writeObject.. should I leave it that way or “web development” is compatible better with mysql or some sql? other?
Just searching for something simple and actual tools, and to avoid reinventing wheels
Experienced web developers, your advices are very welcome!
I would suggest that you embed Jetty and then add some servlets to connect your existing code.
It really works !