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Automating Excel Logic on the Server: Four Java-based Approaches
Java developers are asked to incorporate spreadsheets in Java to satisfy a number of different business needs. A common knowledge base about spreadsheets in Java creates a foundation for success across the application scenarios. Without this knowledge base a Java developer can fall into traps that can be quite painful. »
Whitepaper: Java developers are often asked to automate the delivery of Excel-based reports. This paper outlines five approaches for the Java developer, their advantages and disadvantages, and where each can be best applied. »
Whitepaper: Java developers are asked to tap into existing spreadsheets from server-based applications. With no Java API for Excel, this is hard to do in a way that fits in the Java architecture. This paper explores 4 different approaches for automating Excel on the server, along with the implications of each. »