2007-10-11 18:52:50 · 3 answers · asked by ramkishore 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
There is no best. There is only Pros and Cons.
I prefer CGI. Maybe because Im old. Or maybe because, like many knowledgeable internet users, I have scripting like JSP blocked whenever my browser visits a new webpage.
But usually there are reasons to specifically choose one or the other. If I am dynamically using log or files or other programs that are the server side then I would want to use CGI. If I am using files and info which is on the users machine or already known to the browser then I would prefer JSP.
If it involves processing which can take a measurable waiting time then I prefer CGI. If its fairly immeadiate the JSP.
If I have security concerns then CGI. If it needs to be mobile because I might host it on a Linux or a Mac or a Windows server then JSP.
2007-10-15 08:53:10 · answer #1 · answered by Gandalf Parker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best option is PHP and MySql, there are several reasons why. First almost every hosting company supports both, this is the most popular combination of database and programming language on the Internet, NASA and Microsoft use them.
There is great support and help articles available. If you are looking for free scripts than PHP/MySql has the most to offer.
I have been programming in different languages and databases for over 28 years, it is always smart to go with what has the most support in the industry, that is how standards are developed :-)
2007-10-12 02:51:45 · answer #2 · answered by snappy guru 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both are good. each of them has its own advantages. CGI is a bit old-fashioned now, but still in use.
It really depends on your project, on your personal preferences and on your experience with either of them.
2007-10-12 03:20:39 · answer #3 · answered by cruppstahl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋