Re: Framework for handling Query tasks that take a LONG time

On 07/23/2012 05:20 AM, Igor Chudov wrote:
> I am working on my internal IT system for my business. It is, of course,
> mod_perl based, as is the rest of what I do (algebra.com etc).
> 
> As a part of it, I have an intranet web form that starts a task, which
> happens to take a long time, such as minutes.
> 
> I would like to handle this correctly.
> 
> While I read some helpful suggestions, my first instinct would be to look
> for some existing framework based on mod_perl, instead of trying to
> reinvent the wheel.
> 
> Would anyone happen to have a suggestion of such a perl module or framework
> for executing long queries in a nice and graceful manner?
> 
> Specifically:
> 
> 1) Start a long query
> 2) Display an intermediate page that self refreshes
> 3) Display progress of a task
> 4) Displaying correct results when task completes.

I have one I have written for a client. I'll ask if I can publish it. If
they approve it it will need a bit of renaming. Also, currently the
documentation is in German.

Torsten