What should I expect from Rev's generated source code?
Rev creates user interface layer JSP, HTML, or JSF files, as well as the Java backend persistence layer code. The code generated by Rev is J2EE-compliant and completely open. It is well-written, consistent, formatted, and contains documentation.
How complete is the output from Rev? Is there any manual work required?
Rev generates code that is 100% complete, saving anywhere from 30% to 90% of development time, depending on the size and complexity of the project. The final output of Rev leaves you with a Java Web Application which allows you to create, update, view, and delete information in your tables. Once the application is built, any developer can change or modify the persistence code or interface files.
Can Rev's output be modified and customized?
Rev uses a template-based architecture to generate code for multiple languages and frameworks. Rev is also to expand in the future to support the latest web languages/frameworks.
Will it work with ODBC compliant databases or only JDBC?
To use an ODBC database, Rev would need an ODBC-JDBC bridge. Currently supported databases are Sybase, SQLServer, Oracle 8/9/10, and MySQL. Other databases may work, but may experience problems determining datatypes since JDBC driver implementations are somewhat specific in their individual implementation.
How do I check what version of Java is running on my PC?
Open a DOS window (Select Start -> Run and type CMD) and type in "java -version" (don't type the quotes though) If it says something other than "... build 1.6..." then you have an incompatible version. Go to sun.com and download v1.6.
How do I set my JAVA_HOME?
To set JAVA_HOME, follow these steps on a Windows PC:
- Click: Start -> Control Panel -> System -> Advanced and Environment Variables
- Check the list of SYSTEM Variables to see if JAVA_HOME is set. If it is, make sure it is pointing to jdk1.6.0_01.
- If it does not exist, select "New" and Add "JAVA_HOME" as the Variable Name
- Add the directory where you installed Java as the Variable Value; for example C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_01
- Click OK and exit the System Properties pop-up
How do set my PATH to include my installed Java directory?
You may need to also set your path to include the Java 1.6 JDK folder.
- Click: Start -> Control Panel -> System -> Advanced and Environment Variables
- 2. Scroll down to "Path" and click "Edit"
- Add %JAVA_HOME%\bin; to the FRONT of your Path list
- Your Path should look something like this when you are done: %JAVA_HOME%\bin;C:\oracle\product\10.1.0\db_1\bin;
How does it handle field-level validation on web forms?
It depends on the way the way the field is defined in the database and the type of project that is being generated. Constraints come from the database (must be a number, must not be empty, etc.) and the implementation comes from the type of project.
