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UPDATE
ok...guys i have successfully created the XML API....see screen-shot below...it retrieves info from the database and dynamically generates it as XML which is returned as a String to the consumer...@lordZOUGA, @Spike C i hope am on track??

Project Folder has been updated at sourceforge

Follow your heart

2+3= 5*2=10
7+2=9*7=63
8+4=12*8=96
6+5=11*6=66

9+5=14*9=126

As easy as "Hello World";

lordZOUGA: it won't be stressful. it will be independent of any language. The consumer or client will worry about creating the libraries. What if someone jus wants your data to correlate with his own and make another graph?

ok no probs...i'll do that its even easier for me...

lordZOUGA: why not make an API that returns either JSON or XML?

i havent worked with JSON before...so i'll look into it...XML would be a good idea but what the service actually returns is a dynamically generated HTML table...i just want to make life as easy as possible for the consumer...but i'll still consider that...but you can download the sql tables @ sourceforge and create the API (i'll really appreciate it)....thats why it opensource...so that everyone can contribute in their own way...

spikes C: u dey serious o,

you think say i dey crack joke?

how do you want the service to be accessed, is it not by javascript applet.

the web service will be accesed with a WSDL link...you can google how to implement a web service with WSDL in your language.

You have to provide so many options for the developer. Provide other access methods, like a REST api and return just the data, we can then develop libraries for it.

This is what i intended doing but...it has some disadvantages...creating libraries for each language is quite stressfull...yes it provides flexibility...but i dont think there is much to do with data other than what am already going to provide...

UPDATE
i have successfully generated the tables dynamically from the database..The consumers can now implement the table on their web applications. Here is a screen-shot of what it looks like.

xterra2: Err I would suggest the first one

Noted!

xterra2: Look what we have here a female programmer

I of course want to contribute, I would want to do the front end
And by front end you mean the html + css right ?
I would want to test my css3 knowledge
But for a reason,I won't be able to join this week,maybe by next week or so I would do the front end
Its going to look fine ,if next week is far and am gonna delay you or you want the front end quickly don't worry just do a rough one I would come and replace it

ok...Thanks for your contribution...Yes the front end is just HTML & CSS...You can include your CSS3...Download the rough work @ sourceforge with the link in the previous page...when you are done...upload your version there and notify me on this thread...Thanks once again....

And btw,did you design the logo yourself ? The logo you posted ? If yes
Which software did you use ?
How did you learn to use the software ?

The logo is just a font in Photoshop with a little colour tweaking...Nothing much...

OPINIONS
i'm left with two options on how the web service is to work

1, the web service will retreive data from the database and create tables and graphs dynamically which will then be implemented by the consumer directly in his web application
pros
- it will make work easier for both the developer and consumer
cons
- it lacks flexibility as the consumer may have something else in mind to do with the data

2, create a class library for different languages that will enable the consumer manipulate the data as he wills
pros
- it gives the consumer a lot of flexibility
cons
- it will be a tedious task for the developers writing a new class library for each language(java, PHP, ASP.NET).
- it will be a difficult task for consumers who are new to making use of external class libraries
- it will kill the idea of platform independence in the web service


which do i go for guys??

lol...

Volunteers and suggestions are highly welcome

Good Morning guys, @ Spikes C and all who might be interested in the front end i have just uploaded it to sourceforge this is the link https://sourceforge.net/projects/javawebservice/files/ . The name of the file is "Website Template.zip". it doesn't look nice and its just a page. When you open it you will get an idea of what I'm looking for. @Spike c its now over to you...Please put your best in it

Any other person who is interested in doing the front end can also download it, make modifications and upload it to souceforge

Ok...i'm currently on mobile...when i'm on my p.c....i'll zip my web folder and upload to sourceforge...so that you and everyone can see how far i've gone...and have an idea of how its meant to look...but the design sucks...beleive me ....then you can make it look nice...

spikes C: No pls don't, you can have multiple options and data to return. Infact i think i now understand the kind of web service you're creating, something like a javascript widget(e.g jobberman's job board service).

Meanwhile, different programmers can create libraries in their own language for accessing the web service

ok...i get your point...i'll get back to it...

[size=14pt]Yes mom, am coming!!![/size]

I'll be back

is that a yes ??

spikes C:
I would like to help, but am not a fan of Java



eeehmm, i thought this is for the service consumers. In my experience, just give us the data and we'll do with it as we please

ok...No probs...i'll forget about it...

Am proficient in PHP/SQL and all Front end stuffs(i hate front end, its a waste of my time . Except JavaScript ofcourse).
So what is left for me

Please take the front end...it will really make the work faster...its just going to be a simple site...i'm sure it wont take much time...Do you accept it??

UPDATE
I've just created a logo for it. The logo will be displayed in the web service with a link back to my web site (the front end)...what do you think guys??

Ok...No probs...

More volunteers and suggestions will be appreciated...

A-ZeD:
I program in php and vb.net so where would i fall in?
Oh by the way, i can't really do any coding until tuesday. I've got lots of work which i have to finish asap.

ok..
1, you can do the web/graphic design(front end).
2, you can help test the web service on a PHP Application when i eventually deploy it.
3, you can also give ideas on adding more functionality to it.

You can choose 1 or take all 3...i wouldn't mind

Thanks...so what aspect are you taking up??

A-ZeD:
By the way, are you using the project to learn something or because you are trying to fulfill a need?

hmmm...i intend hosting it and making it free....also i intend learning from it...thats why i invited you guys to contribute and assist me...

A-ZeD:
I would like to but......

but what nah??

EDIT:

Ok...i just thought of adding a new functionality to it. I was thinking of creating a module that will retreive data from the database and create an Excel spreadsheet with it. The excel spread sheet will then generate a bar graph/pie chart for each category and save the image as .jpg file, which will be visible in the front end. Although its quite complex i might give it a try...i hope its a good idea??...

A-ZeD:
Don;t worry about the look.. that can be fixed any time.

yeah...i know but if it dosen't look good i might be discouraged...Thanks anyway...i wish you could contribute to the project

Any volunteer or suggestions??

UPDATE

I'm not too good in web design...although i've been able to do a little work but it dosen't look nice...i'll appreciate if some one will take up that role...and modify the little i've done...while i concenterate on other aspects

UPDATE

This is the link to the project @ sourceforge https://sourceforge.net/projects/javawebservice/

You can download the entire Netbeans.zip file unzip and deploy with glassfish.

I've created the databse using MYSQL. It contains 3 tables for laptops, smart phones and mobile phones. I have also created the web service for each category. You can edit and contribute to it in anyway you can...i'll really appreciate it. I'm currently working on the front end of the website that will be used to update the web service at regular interval.

Ok...For those wondering where i'll be getting my data from here it is:-
Laptops:- http://computers.toptenreviews.com/laptops
Mobile Phones:- http://www.gsmarena.com/stats.php3
Smart Phones:- http://cell-phones.toptenreviews.com/smartphones

I am currently uploading the entire Project Directory @ sourceforge, when i am true i'll keep you posted

Hello guys, i'm creating an open source, platform independent web service in Java for different gadgets ranging from Laptops to Smart Phones to Mobile Phones. It will contain TOP 10 ratings and ranking of different brands in each category. It will also contain a web service portal which web masters could implement in their web applications irrespective of the language they use. I'm calling on anyone who is interested in joining me. i"m currently in need of anyone who has experience in:-

1, Java Web Component Development (JSP & Servlets)
2, Java Web Service Development
3, A web Designer (HTML & CSS)
4, A Graphic Designer
5, A Web Administrator - To assist in things like updating the Web Site/Web Service/Fan Page Regularly
Also i'll need people who are experienced in consuming web services in PHP and ASP.NET to test the web service as we Progress

Please anyone who is interested or has any suggestion should indicate on this thread.