Which programming language is best for server scripts?

lhai_14 · 02-11-2009, 01:17 AM

Kindly give some information about this..

Thanks!

mywebwork · 02-11-2009, 01:41 AM

Currently the most popular (and possibly the best) server-side scripting language is PHP. PHP is included with most web hosts as part of the popular LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL,PHP) configuration.

PHP advantages include:

Very simple integration with HTML
Open Source Licensing
Simple Learning Curve
Extensive documentation and code samples on the Internet

Bill

jerson · 02-11-2009, 02:29 AM

PHP

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lhai_14 · 02-11-2009, 03:07 AM

@mywebwork
Thanks for sharing it!
Kindly ask you sample of Open Source Licensing.
Regards,
Lhai

kcartlidge · 02-11-2009, 05:33 PM

It depends what you want to do with it, what level of expertise you have and what server it will be hosted upon.

If it's a Linux server then PHP is the second-easiest (I prefer Python), has the largest amount of support documentation online, has (usually free) bits of code you can download for virtually any purpose, is reasonably efficient and is installed on virtually every server at no extra cost.

If it's a Windows server then PHP is still an option, but for people with anything but the most basic level of coding skill C# with asp.net can be far faster, easier to write, is also very well supported, also has masses of downloadable code, produces far easier code to maintain, and is astoundingly easier to debug. Visual Studio Express 2008 C# edition is a free download and gives all that's needed.

I know most IMers go for PHP partly because Linux web servers are virtually ubiquitous, and software like Joomla and WordPress are written in it. My opinion is based on the fact that I have done both PHP and C# web development for a full-time living and if a Windows server is available I would choose C# every time for pure speed of development and ease of maintenance. It can also use a MySQL database so there is no need for the cost of buying SQL Server, a misunderstanding which puts some people off it.

There are others who would prefer PHP. It's all a matter of preference and familiarity really; there is no correct answer.

If you know no scripting at all, go PHP.

chicoo · 02-12-2009, 05:58 AM

PHP or JSP are the best
Also we have coders available at $10 per hour if you are interested

Sherif

PettyL111 · 02-14-2009, 01:56 AM

i recommend PHP

wayfarer · 02-14-2009, 09:00 AM

Anyone who thinks there is a right answer to this question is drinking kool-aide from somewhere...

Patrice Le Vexier · 02-14-2009, 10:02 AM

The best language is the one that works best for your project. If it's a simple project, go for php or asp.net, if it's a large project, go for a content management system, drupal/joomal for php or dotnetnuke for asp.net.

But first, think about functionalities, what you need, constraints etc, then you can choose the language based on those specs.

Patrice

Sonam22 · 07-29-2009, 01:10 PM

Like any software tool, it depends on the task.

martin2 · 07-29-2009, 08:00 PM

It always depends on application requirements. If it's huge network I'd go for python. Regular sites scripting like blogs, forums and any unique project - PHP

Code both languages with known frameworks to make your life better.

locpicker · 07-30-2009, 09:13 AM

To test your programs without going online you can use xampp. It puts a server on your computer.

haikuangel · 07-30-2009, 09:26 AM

I think I have to give you a biased answer to this, PHP! It offers several advantages compared to conventional programming language, yes it can be a bit tricky compared to others but with PHP being open source you will probably find more templates and sample scripts you can study to make your site even brighter and better!

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