Struts vs. Something Else POC

Thought this might be interesting to someone due to recent posts. My next
work assignment is to research GUI frameworks for some upcoming green fields
projects. Currently Struts is our standard, but we will be doing work
requiring consistent keyboard response times for heads down data entry and
question if a web framework is even the way to go.

We will be looking at JSF with AJAX and at Swing as possible new directions.
I will then code a Struts and one other version of our next project as throw
away prototypes to compare them. If anyone is interested I will post the
results. We will be measuring the following:


    - Application speed – i.e., must support heads down data entry
      - Developer learning curve – i.e., amount of time needed for a
      developer to reach a productive skill level.
      - Flexibility
         - Medical Dictionary integration
            - Effort needed and complexity required to integrate
            - Response time to spell check an object
         - Support approved screen design layouts
            - Drop down boxes populated via properties files and
            / or reference tables
            - Necessary graphics need to be functional
         - Compatibility with Mercury test tools
      - Operations reliability
      - Software configuration requirements and footprint on client
      and server
      - Licensing and maintenance cost

If anyone has any past experience along these lines I'd appreciate your
comments. If anyone is interested in the results of this research, I'd be
glad to post them.

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