How long does it take to learn ASP?

Question

How long would it take to learn ASP. I fully understand PHP and mySQL already if that helps.
and can you do most things with ASP that you can do with javascript>?

Answer 1

It won't take you long if you know PHP. The only difference really is that ASP is a bit more verbose and based on Visual Basic in syntax (vbscript). Also it is used more with SQL server products which will take you a few more days to get a working knowledge.

Since javascript is more of a client (browser) based language and ASP is server-side, they don't act much the same. There is a closer link between ASP and PHP or coldfusion.

I would say it would take you about a week or two to pick up most of ASP if you are into PHP heavily. ASP.NET will probably take you closer to a month since it has some unique things like server-side controls, post back, and code behind techniques.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Jump in and do a sample project. If you know VB it will be extremely quick. Knowing PHP gives you the understanding of server side programming which is what ASP is. ASP should not be compared to Javascript. VBscript compares to Javascript. ASP compares to PHP.

For browser compatibility stay with Javascript over VBscript. ASP vs PHP is totally up to you since it is run on the server. Just remember that server OS that runs ASP will cost you money, not so with PHP.

Just have fun


WOW Marty can type fast!

Answer 3

First, note the difference:

ASP, usually refers to ASP Classic. It can be incorporated using vbscript, and the page development is very similar to php.

ASP.net, is the latest technology, and is different than ASP classic. I requires programming in VB (Visual Basic, not VBScript), or C#, Java, or another compiled programming language.

JavaScript is not the same. JavaScript is usually used client-side, where php and ASP are server-side. ASP.net will write a lot of javascript for you.

ASP.net is more powerful than PHP, but not as simple to code.