Web Framework suggestions for a RIA type application for managing labspecimens

[rynt]

Hello all.

I'm Looking for suggestions for which Python web framework(e.g.
Django, Turbogears,etc.) would work best to develop a cross platform
browser based system to manage lab specimens.

Requirements are:
a. highly secure
b. run on internet or intranet
e. RDBMS read/write intensive
d. be able to work on-line or off-line (with automatic updates to db
when coming back on-line)
e. be able to print reports and labels using a variety of
printers(laser, deskjet, label printers)
f. have a rich set of desktop-like components

Perhaps a web based app isn't the way to go. Arguments for and
against gratefully accepted.

Pros and Cons for any frameworks gratefully accepted.

Perhaps a framework isn't really what's needed here, but a combination
of different web components and technologies?

Anyway, I'm grateful for any ideas you may be able to give me.

Thanks
Ruben

 

[Bruno Desthuilliers]

rynt a écrit :

Hello all.

I'm Looking for suggestions for which Python web framework(e.g.
Django, Turbogears,etc.) would work best to develop a cross platform
browser based system to manage lab specimens.

Requirements are:
a. highly secure
b. run on internet or intranet
e. RDBMS read/write intensive
d. be able to work on-line or off-line (with automatic updates to db
when coming back on-line)

can't be handled by a web framework alone - you'll need client-side support.

e. be able to print reports and labels using a variety of
printers(laser, deskjet, label printers)

it's mostly a client-side problem.

f. have a rich set of desktop-like components

A web app is restricted to what's available in HTML (possibly using
Javascript).

Perhaps a web based app isn't the way to go.

Looks like you want a "rich" (desktop) GUI client. Note that (given
proper design and architecture) you can have a same server-side backend
for both, but that means quite a lot of code.