Basically I have this dilemma, should I go with an open source language like php or use Microsoft's asp.net. What are the ramifications of choosing the language based on this? What are your thoughts on this? Thank you.
2007-11-12 03:03:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
Given those choices, I would choose PHP since it is open source and non-platform-specific. For a more general purpose programming language, I would choose Python. This way you won't be limited to MS platforms when doing your coding.
2007-11-12 03:23:15 · answer #1 · answered by Runa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you already know how to program then either one will be fine. Like they said above, PHP is more portable, less constraints and it is free. On the other hand ASP.NET has more adoption in the corporate world.
If you want to learn to program, then I would say neither one. Start with a programming language instead of a scripting language, preferably C++.
2007-11-13 15:22:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
PHP is available (usually) on whatever type of host you get, that is, whether your host is running Microsoft or Linux; asp is available only if your host is running Microsoft.
Some day, you might want to change your hosting company. Generally, hosting companies will give you a better deal for the hosting server of the Linux sort.
So PHP is more universal. Pick PHP.
2007-11-12 03:27:31 · answer #3 · answered by fjpoblam 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would also suggest php. the language is better and has more features. if you learn php, it's easier for you to learn java or C/C++ in the future.
2007-11-12 04:03:00 · answer #4 · answered by cruppstahl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋