Hi,
Yesterday I was asked about the viability of mod_perl ( and more
generally Perl web based solutions ) in scaling web based applications.
I have my own personal experiences with scaling mod_perl, and am well
versed with the best practices, case studies, and methodologies out
there in scaling mod_perl web apps.
So I was able to cite a few large sites from memory which used mod_perl,
and also in hopes of bolstering their confidence, I said something to
the effect that I would wager my career that mod_perl could scale with
the best of the other technologies out there, and I meant it. I cited a
couple of links [1] post conversation, and blogged about this today on
use.perl [2].
So in wanting to improve upon my advocacy pitch the next time this
question is asked of me, I would like to ask the list for advice on
talking points. And also experiences with a situation like this when
you are asked to compare mod_perl's scalability to some other technology
in an apples vs oranges comparison. I've looked through the list
archives and didn't find much in this area, if anyone has a link to
relevant content please send it my way.
Many Thanks,
Fred
[1]
http://perl.apache.org/outstanding/sites.html
http://www.masonhq.com/?MasonPoweredSites
[2]
http://use.perl.org/~Phred/journal/26908
