Can a Fortran 95 Program Run Online Using a HTML Form?

In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of running a Fortran 95 program online by taking input data from a HTML form, using a PHP program to write the values into a text file, and then running the Fortran program to calculate and output the results to another text file. The specifics of how to execute these steps are dependent on various factors such as the web server, platform, and infrastructure, as well as the user's rights on the system.
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I've got a Fortran 95 program (which basically does few calculations) and I'd like to use it online. So that, the users will input data into a HTML form, the program will run, and it will display the results.

Would it be possible to do it in the following way?
To run a little program (e.g. PHP) once the user submits the form, then that program would take the input values from the form and write them into a text file.
Then it runs the Fortran program, which reads the input values from the text file and does all the calculations - outputting the results to another text file (and then back to the website).

If that's possible, how do I put all these steps into one thing, so that they'll be executed one after another?


Thank you very much for your help!
 
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That looks very much like a re-post of How to run Fortran program on the website? Please help, but anyway:

Theoretically, there are many of ways of gluing a module or an an app and a website together, but the choice of architecture largely depends on infrastructure, foremost

- which web-server,
- running on which platform,
- providing which infrastructure

is taken into consideration?

And last not least which rights do you have on the box/the OS/the web-server/your site?

Regards, Solkar
 

What is Fortran 95?

Fortran 95 is a computer programming language used for scientific and engineering applications. It is an updated version of the original Fortran language, with added features for modern programming needs.

What is an HTML form?

An HTML form is a section of a web page that allows users to input data and submit it to a server for processing. It is used for various purposes, such as collecting user information or performing online transactions.

What are the benefits of using Fortran 95?

Fortran 95 offers a number of benefits, including its ability to handle complex mathematical and scientific calculations, its efficient memory usage, and its compatibility with older Fortran code. It also has a large library of built-in functions and can be used for parallel processing.

How can Fortran 95 be integrated with HTML forms?

Fortran 95 can be integrated with HTML forms using the Common Gateway Interface (CGI) protocol. This allows the Fortran program to receive data from the form and process it, and then return a response to the web page.

Is Fortran 95 still relevant in today's programming landscape?

While there are newer programming languages available, Fortran 95 is still widely used in scientific and engineering fields due to its efficiency and robust capabilities. It is also still actively maintained and updated by its developers, making it a reliable choice for certain applications.

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