From: "Paul Kraus" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Perl - Web Development Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2003 09:49:10 -0400
> This may be asking for biased opinions but here goes anyways... > > Is perl still a good choice for the web. For instance I need to setup a > couple sites that are going to be running on IIS. Is perl still a good > choice for speed ect... > > Or should I look at the newer technologies such as vb.net on for that > matter c#. Be alert if you choose new technologies they may be not so mature. (For example whisky is the best at 12 years :-) ) C# and .net are Microsoft stuff, so you'll lose the platform independence. > I know perl and the idea of being able to use the same language in > everything I do would be great but am I going to take a hit on > performance. Can it be embedded into html? What is mason does that run > on IIS. > > I use perl now for admin task and reports(yes perl is good for reporting > ;) ). I can use the same tools I design on my Linux, UNIX, and window$ > machines. But is it wise to do so for the web. CGI has been around for a > long time and there are a lot of new emerging technologies. Old reliable tools. You may check PHP, too. > > Rule of thumb is choose the best tool for the job. So all input is > appreciated. > Agreed, good luck. Gabaux Linux is like a wigwam: no gates, no windows, and an apache inside! -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
