Where to start?

[pdemilly]

I would like to write a simple client-server invoicing application. On the server I will have my database (MySQL, Postgresql, whatever) and the client will access it using remoting. The client will be a swing app.

I have read the spring tutorial front to back, look at the petclinic backend and the petclinic rich client. It seems that it is exactly what I need except I don't know where to start.

It looks like the backend is setup for multiple technologies. Is there somewhere a tutorial explaining step by step how to build this type of application using the spring framework.

Any help appreciated

Pascal

[katentim]

Well, you need to know the technology to architect using it. If you're unfamiliar, dive in and try a protoype until you are familiar.

I'd aim to implement a vertical slice prototype, which can easily be refactored before you settle on the architecture. Start with the backend first (and their Unit Tests), as this will be required regardless of the UI. Next implement the remoting, and client UI.