[Geotools-gt2-users] How to create a optimized GIS app with GeoTools?

[Lasith C. <la...@gm...>]

Hi,

I want to create a optimized GIS application with GeoTools. My map file is
bit heavy. I want to have the search/browsing feature  working as much as
fast. Are there any best practices or guidelines I need to follow to achieve
this?

Note:
I want to load an shape file directly to the geotools interface. If I can
use GIS supporing db like PostGIS will there be any performance difference
compare to shape file?

Regards.