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Help with full application

Hello Experts,

I am in need of help with a full application, I want to create a small planner for my appointments etc. but, don't know how to go about it, I can do a little VB, but would like to try my hand at Java for this application.

Basically, when I run it I want it to show who I will be meeting with over the next few days, and what the meeting will be about. I will also need to be able to store my clients likes or dislikes for when I take them to lunch (it can be quite embarassing taking a vegetarian to a steakhouse!!). It doesn't have to be anything elaborate in fact the simpler the better. If someone can pooint me in the direction of where I can find some code or tutorials on how to do this I would be very greatful.

Thanks in advance.

Mandy

CEHJ

The first thing you need to consider is where you're going to store the data. You have serveral different options:

1. Test file
2. Java serialized object
3. Database

I would recommend 1 or 3. Are you going to do much Java in the future?

MandyP1

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I think 2 sounds a little too complex for me. So, either 1 or 3 will be fine, though I think 1 may be my best bet. I would like to do a little more with Java in the future but not just yet as I have a lot of work commitments, so therefore don't have as much time to spend on getting to grips with it as I would like. That's why I am really in need of a quick fix, but without going down the VB route as I so often tend to.

Thanks

Mandy

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CEHJ

Watch out - you're posting twice. This can happen if you hit refresh if you've just posted a message.

If you get the book, you can come back again as you're trying bits out in relation to your project. A few clues to begin with - learn how to:

1. Read a text file
2. Write a text file
3. Read from the console

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MandyP1

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CEHJ - Yes, I think it will probably be the text file option. Thanks for the tip about posting twice I think I did hit refresh. BTW I spell like that usually!!

girionis - thanks for the tip I shall take a look at that.

I will now probably go quiet whilst taking a look at these tips, please don't think I have abandoned the question whilst beavering away on this project.

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Mandy

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