Hi,
I am writing a desktop application. It would make my life easier if the application can save all it's data in a database software. Do typical desktop applications come packaged with 3rd party database software or do they rely on internal serialized data structure? If 3rd party database applications are used, which ones are most popular? Many thanks in advance.
ryy705
0
Junior Poster
Recommended Answers
Jump to PostIt all depends on the nature of the app, but yes, many use a database to store information. The database choice depends on your application needs. If you need a central database for many client apps, take a look at Postgre SQL or MySQL. If each clients data is self-contained, …
Jump to PostSo what you are saying is that I can simply include the database program with the rest of the software and the database program does not have to be installed on the computer as a seperate program.
You need to stright-up your facts... Lets put it this way.
Your application …
Jump to PostThank you for your reply. So what you are saying is that I can simply include the database program with the rest of the software and the database program does not have to be installed on the computer as a seperate program.
Do you know which one of these databases …
Jump to PostYou will have to distribute the database jar file with your app. It can simply reside in a /lib folder. You definitely do not need to add it to the JDK folder.
As far as the classpath, it is not uncommon at all to have a batch program that …
Jump to PostYes, there are other ways to deploy your app. See the following:
http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/deployment/index.htmlIn particular, I would recommend an executable jar file.
A lib folder is nothing more than a folder named …
All 25 Replies
Ezzaral
2,714
Posting Sage
Team Colleague
Featured Poster
ryy705
0
Junior Poster
peter_budo
2,532
Code tags enforcer
Team Colleague
Featured Poster
Ezzaral
2,714
Posting Sage
Team Colleague
Featured Poster
ryy705
0
Junior Poster
Ezzaral
2,714
Posting Sage
Team Colleague
Featured Poster
ryy705
0
Junior Poster
Ezzaral
2,714
Posting Sage
Team Colleague
Featured Poster
peter_budo
2,532
Code tags enforcer
Team Colleague
Featured Poster
Ezzaral
2,714
Posting Sage
Team Colleague
Featured Poster
peter_budo
2,532
Code tags enforcer
Team Colleague
Featured Poster
Ezzaral
2,714
Posting Sage
Team Colleague
Featured Poster
ryy705
0
Junior Poster
Ezzaral
2,714
Posting Sage
Team Colleague
Featured Poster
ryy705
0
Junior Poster
Ezzaral
2,714
Posting Sage
Team Colleague
Featured Poster
ryy705
0
Junior Poster
Ezzaral
2,714
Posting Sage
Team Colleague
Featured Poster
ryy705
0
Junior Poster
Ezzaral
2,714
Posting Sage
Team Colleague
Featured Poster
deepakxavierj
0
Newbie Poster
Ezzaral
2,714
Posting Sage
Team Colleague
Featured Poster
ryy705
0
Junior Poster
ryy705
0
Junior Poster
ryy705
0
Junior Poster
Be a part of the DaniWeb community
We're a friendly, industry-focused community of developers, IT pros, digital marketers, and technology enthusiasts meeting, networking, learning, and sharing knowledge.