> Then use Embperl and not Java. As far as I can see > it there is > only one reason to use JSP at all (at least if you > know Perl > already): If you have an existing Codebase from a > standalone Java > app and just want to change the GUI layer to > something > web-based. Ok, and maybe some interaction between > applets and server > things is a little smoother with RMI if you need > that.
Gerald's response has me considering doing production sites in 2. I agree that Embperl is as good for some applications and even better for many. However, I need to sell my product and services. Java and XML are words everyone knows and associates with some kind of revolutionary approach: the future of things. I know, it's just hype mostly. I know Embperl is a fine solution for many things. But I need to do my work, not be an advocate for Embperl (although I'll try). The increasingly ubiquitous Java also can translate to cheaper in-house or out-sourced support for a product. What do you suppose the ratio of Java to Embperl programmers is? I don't think you can count the Perl CGI programmers out there as Embperl programmers since they must not realize the weakness of CGI and perhaps aren't ready to support a real web application. Tomcat is faster than Apache 1.3+. Once Apache 2.0 is released and a perl interpreter can be attached, this advantage will go away, but until then.... A common, erroneous perception of Perl in business settings is that it is a beginners' language. That it is out-paced by more advanced concepts. That it is used by lazy, disorganized programmers who really aren't very good at programming. I'm not going to defend this perception. Obviously I don't believe it, but it IS out there. I have seen it. I have had the dismissive natured conversations with business associates. So Java sells. Perl is a harder sell, often. I want to go with the best solution, and I think that Perl is often that, but if I can't sell that to the client, I lose. The way this works out is that I sell Perl to smaller companies. Java sells to the smarmy, jaded IT staff of larger companies. Finally, I want to know more Java since it will likely mean more money in my pocket. I'm not all about money, but I'm not young enough to be 100% idealist either. I love programming, but I want to have rewards for the passion in addition to interesting projects. -Jarrod P.S. If anyone is interested, my site is http://www.brickboard.com. http://www.brickboard.com/OPINIONS/ is an example of an Embperl 1.3.4 application at work. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail! http://promo.yahoo.com/videomail/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
