This isn't a typical how do I question, but I would like to pose this to the experts here:
Are there any known public implementations of the CRAN library in use with classic ASP?
The reason I am asking(sorry this is going to be lengthy) is that I work on a corp intranet system that is written in 85% classic ASP.
I have recently been tasked with(and completed) development of an AJAX UI that will query multiple database backends(Oracle, MSSQL, Informix).
Essentially, using AJAX, JS/DHTML I have created a way for end users to build, create and save ad-hoc reports(Business Objects style) in a single interface. I have also integrated the Raphael JS framework and created modules that allow for dynamic generation of data visualization(graphs, charts).
In addition, <div> report output layers are stacked 5 levels deep(these are referred to as Data Panes, each has 3 levels: Summary, Detail, Visualization). Using a global js variable, I control the xml response output to ensure that the correct data set ends up in the correct data pane. This allows a user to load up to 5 different reports in the same browser window and switch views quickly via on-click events.
I am wanting to step it up a notch and do some really powerful data analytics. I could use large disconnected recordsets, however I have to mindful of the resource drain on the web server.
From what I have read, R is geared directly towards statistical evaluation and I wondering if it would be possible to pull back query results and feed them to R and allow R to do the heavy analytical lifting. Then just use AJAX to feed to the UI.
I know this is a bunch to take in and I have spared much detail. However, thank you for taking the time to review this request.
Cheers,
Jenkins