title: Framework/Platform Selection?
body: <p>So...I am creating software for a university. The purpose of the software doesn't matter. What I do need to know is, the best way to make it, and what technology to use.</p>
  
  <p>The software needs to be able to accept multiple data sources, from Excel to SQL. However, the students will be using it primarily, and they won't always be on the schools network. I don't know if this should be created as a Web Application, or an app using Java (or something similar). Also, the students are going to need to be validated to use the software according to their current student status.</p>
  
  <p>If I do this as a Web Application, and have it run off of the schools server, is this a better idea? Only thing is, this would require a lot of testing on their end as well right?</p>
  
  <p>If I did this as say a Java program, can this even be done?</p>
  
  <p>-Scott</p>