Many web programs are available on the Internet to download free of charge. However, we are often left wondering which ones are effective and perform well? Some Web Programmers are decisive about the web programs they use, while others are uncertain. When selecting a web programming application or software, it is very essential to know the specifics, the performance capability, the product background, usability, and track record with other web programmers.
All web applications have a purpose, but which ones are right for what you want to accomplish? You might use one programming application to develop one website, but another for a different website. Sometimes the same web application cannot be used for all web site development. However, there are ones that are essential for high performance. If you want a website that performs effective, interactive, user friendly and structured, there are certain applications and programs that are necessary. These include a database application, an html editor and of course a web program. These are the ones that are necessary to produce high performance websites.
JAVA
JAVA is a long time program that was used to create software programs, but now it is predominantly being used to create web applications. If you want a website that performs dynamically, using Java to develop your web applications is the way to go. To understand Java, it is key that you at least familiarize yourself with some of the many Java technologies. They are many, but regardless, all use Java Server Pages (JSP). Some other Java technologies that is worth looking at are the Java Servlet API, Java Server Pages Standard Library, Java Server Faces Technology, Java Message Service API, Java Mail API, Java API for XML processing, JDBC API, Java Persistence API, Java Naming and Directory Interface and Java Beans. These technologies are listed on the Sun Developer Network article, Java Technologies for Web Applications.
SQL
Creating web applications that accesses database information, it is best to use SQL. It is a database syntax that means Structured Query Language. The language is used to create, store, update and modify database information. Once the database is implemented, web applications can connect with the database to access the information available. It is important to note that they are extensions of SQL. These are MySQL, Oracle PL/SQL, Sybase, Microsoft Access, SQL Server, and DB2 among others. In my opinion though, MySQL is one of the easiest syntax to use and understand. If you are new to SQL, one of the best tutorials available is the SQL Tutorial available on W3schools.
HTML
HTML is also known as Hyper Text Markup Language. This is a language used to create web pages. This language is key for all web applications. It is use to create web site headings, paragraphs, links to internal and external web pages, insert images, create tables and forms, and apply styles. It is pretty much the “forefront” of the website. Web programmers must be able to understand HTML to develop any web application.
Java, SQL and HTML are the major web programs needed to enhance a web application and make it perform effectively. Even though there are other programs, these are the most widely used ones. They have been widely used by programmers for years and they will continue to be used in years to come.
W3Schools, “SQL Tutorial”, www.w3schools.com
Dana Nourie, “Java Technologies for Web Applications”, http://java.sun.com/developer