A client of ours would like us to develop a web application using their
existing R:BASE database as a backend. They know they will have to upgrade
to the current version of R:BASE and obtain Oterro to provide ODBC access.
We will be developing a fairly straightforward real-time inventory system
for their downstream clients. Their IT staff does NOT want to install Tango
on their systems for a variety of reasons. Even though we have passed on
RBTI's recommendation and praise. They have informed us that we can use
either PHP or PERL as the development language. They are aware that we are
not familiar with these languages and that on the other hand their coders
have no expirence with databasing. So this is a learning expirence all
around which both sides are looking forward to.
While I know their preferences, I would like to ask this noble body of minds
if they have ever worked with PHP or PERL and if there were problems doing
so? If so are there known work arounds? Is one language "easier" than the
other in general or specific? Does one have a better development
environment?
Thanks in advance
Jenna
