How to create a communication between Java Desktop Application and Web Application PHP?

Question

I have 1 web application in PHP and one desktop application in Java on a machine.

I tried to make the connection between the two applications; because I need my web application send a file to my desktop application and this can make trades and returns a result (number) to my website.

The file I'm posting from my web application, I am saving to a shared folder on both applications, so that once the file Java application can read it up.

Is there any way to make the bridge between the two?

Answer 1

I think that a cool way to design this type of application would be to design the web App as a server app preferably as a web service and then the java App as a client calling the service. Both Apps can exchange data using Xml. You check-out this link to get started on web services in php http://www.codeproject.com/Tips/671437/Creating-Web-Service-Using-PHP-Within-Minutes