> What's a guy to beloieve? Any opin... any more opinions? PHP is a KIA, Java is a 1 ton 4x4 Dodge Ram pickup. Both can be used to get to the grocery store, but the trip also involves carrying a load of concrete blocks....
It seems to depend on what you will be using it for ultimately. > I've been using ActionScript for a while now, but my next project will > require a lot more server side work. In the past I've used PHP, but > only in a pidgin kind of way. alternatively, I have some Java skills, > though not specifically for the web. Either way I have to spend some > time developing an appropriate skill level, the question becomes, > which skills. > > The times I've used PHP, it seemed straight forward enough, and from > what I've read Java is a little trickier to implement on the web > (correct?). On the other hand, PHP is a pretty specific niche whereas > Java has a much wider usefulness (correct?) > > There are a lot of strong opinions out there. > > Andreessen: PHP succeeding where Java isn't > http://news.com.com/2100-1012-5903187.html?tag=tb > > and in response, > > How they can compare PHP with Java at all? (most people who are > praising PHP are either bad programmers or they are not programmers at > all) > http://news.com.com/5208-1012_3-0.html?forumID=1&threadID=10712&messageID=78718&start=0 > > PHP is faster to develop, java is faster to run, or is that runs faster? > PHP is harder to maintain, and Java has more tools ...etc... > > What's a guy to beloieve? Any opin... any more opinions? _______________________________________________ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
