Analyzing two platforms: NET and Java for deveroping a search engine

Abstract

There are several platforms available for developing a search engine. we can create search engine with php, visual Basic, c#, J#, Java, DotNet and with other platforms as well. Among those, DotNet and Java are chosen for popularity. Both Java and DotNet use Apache Lucene tools for search engine development. The criteria for this analysis were availability, readiness and depth of tools and features from user perspective. Java found to be a better choice and was used to develop a search engine for BRAC University website.