Java framework, library or IDE most suitable for form-based RAD applications?

Question

My next project is a web application with many forms and should be with some kind of Java framework . I would like to choose a structure that allows Rapid Application Development (especially in form) and does not require re-creating the wheel. I tried Visual JSF and Netbeans in the past, and I was very pleased, but they no longer offer the same functionality :(

What are my top picks in early 2011?

Answer 1

Look at this, there are many comparisons between many frames.

http://raibledesigns.com/rd/entry/my_comparing_jvm_web_frameworks

The winners are Grails and Rails. My 2cts? Try it with JRuby on Rails, it's easy and fun to use. It integrates perfectly with any existing Java library. Much less code to write on the server side and more time to design your form.

You can try without installing anything earlier, just go here: http://railsforzombies.org/

Answer 2

If your application is mainly related to CRUD operations, and you have experience in Spring (3), you should look at Spring Roo .

In this case, the IDE should be SpringSource Tool Suite .

Answer 3

Definitely go with GWT and GWT Designer .

GWT is state-of-the-art (RIA / AJAX), well-supported (open source by Google) and free.