Java or Python or Ruby for Web Application? [closed]

Answer 1

Unless you are in a Java/.net shop or there is a specific reason why you would use Java/.net, I would suggest one of the platforms that is more optimized for web development: Python/Django (or Ruby/Rails, PHP/CodeIgniter/Cake).

You'll find Python/Ruby/PHP so much easier to learn, deploy, program, etc. There is plenty of literature about them and plenty of support resources. All have been used to produce major web sites (YouTube on Python, Twitter on Ruby, Facebook on PHP).

Answer 2

Is your app mostly presentation, database (CRUD type maintenance) , or lots of back-end logic?

For mostly presentation I would go Python/Django (or even php).

For simple CRUD RoR has it licked.

For anything with heavy back-end logic, or, which uses an existing legacy database I would go for the java servlets using Spring with Freemarker, Ibatis and Tomcat or Jetty.

P.S. Don't worry about scalability performance -- nothing will scale as well as the Tomcat/java solution.

Answer 3

If it is going to be in production, use the technology what you know best currently. Learning a new framework, language or technology can cause delays and in the beginning your code quality will be lower.

Answer 4

Pick which is familiar to you and run with it.

Or you can pick Django on Jython to get best of Java libraries and Python's speed-coding.

Or pick Java if you need to convince somebody that it is enterprise-y.

I would say if you're working alone / in a small team, then just pick the one that requires least resources (hint: Python).

Answer 5

I would recommend Java and Spring framework - it solves all the burden of typical Java web application and provides you with clear way to get what you want.

I personally use Hibernate - JPA - Spring framework (or Spring Web Flow) - Tiles - Freemarker stack that gives me ability to create new web applications rather fast, but altogether they impose rather steep learning curve.

I would suggest - just give Spring a try for a start.

Answer 6

I used to be a Java developer, doing mostly C# now. My arguments against Java are that it is (or at least was) a real pain to get set up and running. It's also better suited for large applications that need a lot of organisation and maintainability. That, however, comes at a cost.

From the sounds of your post, I think one of the dynamic languages would be better suited. Plus, they're more fun to play with (IMHO).