You can create a B4J server with WebSockets for the communication.
Hoping you don't get too annoyed by my newb/high level questions!
I *am* researching on my own, too.
I want to clarify my "I have a server" statement.
I don't have (or want to have) a server in my house. Did that kinda thing back in the 90's and early 2000's.
I have a managed Windows Server situation at A2 Hosting where I use a PLESK control panel. It supports Classic ASP, .Net, CGI, and PHP.
I don't have access to the server that would allow me to do a whole lot.
From experience with them, I know I can do this: upload and set up a SQL Server database for web access via some .Net code or Classic ASP (VBscript) code.
I am conversant with JavaScript, VB and VBscript, SQL, HTML, and CSS.
No Java experience or knowledge. So when I hear "use B4J for..." I wonder what alternatives exist.
Please note: I'm here to use B4A because I come from the old VB world.
Thanks for any direction any of you can give! Or even B4A project templates that do something similar to what I want and/or at least get me started in the right direction.
Watching B4A tutorials as we speak.