Online Java compiler

[PhoeniX]

i have a class project:
to create an online java compiler/runner where users can write, compile and execute code...
to start, i think i have to put the compiler on the server, with the jdk of course... but i have doubts as for the interface of the application or the website... and its functionality... what if a user is implementing GUIs... how to manage the output then...

Please, anyone who's interested in giving me tips about this project or any ideas is more than welcome!!

Regards!

[Zosden]

you could just have the user send their files to a server then send back the compiled classes. Then just have the user run the compiled classes.

[PhoeniX]

I wanted it to be interactive... so the users write their code... check it for mistakes... then compile it and run it!!!
It's like a complete JAVA IDE but online!!!!

So????

[Zosden]

I don't think that is possible unless you send back a jar file then have the users run it. If you want an IDE you would have to come up with a way to read the text and check for mistakes and everything else that goes into making an IDE. This is a lot more complicated than you think. Eclipse was a multi-million dollar project worked on by a team of computer scientist. Just keep that in mind.

[rjuyal]

you are trying to create online Eclipse

[PhoeniX]

Ok guys... thx :P
I'll do my best!!

[danielstoner]

Just a suggestion:

The Java compiler has a public API. It is also integrated with the Java Scripting Engine API. You can read here: Little Tutorials about it. Maybe somehow scripting the compiler can help you achieve the things you want, at least a start. If you want to learn more about scripting a Java application you can read my latest tutorial at: Script Thy Java App | Little Tutorials

In running this kind of application online you have to consider the security implications.

Good luck