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Posted by Jerry Stuckle on 07/29/07 14:26
Frank wrote:
> "Jerry Stuckle" <jstucklex@attglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:RoydnQKHP_vcCTHbnZ2dnUVZ_vShnZ2d@comcast.com...
>> Rami Elomaa wrote:
>>> Frank kirjoitti:
>>>> Good morning,
>>>>
>>>> I'm a newbie and I'm about to study a scripting language to create an
>>>> HTML form. What's the best language for this, and why?
>>>>
>>>> JavaScript? PHP? PERL? Ajax? ASP? VBScript?
>>> First you need to get your terms right. There's client-side scripting,
>>> and then there's server-side scripting. PHP, Perl, ASP and JSP (which you
>>> didn't mention, but it's wort looking into still) are server-side
>>> languages, JavaScript and VBScript are client-side. Ajax is not a
>>> language at all, it's the name for a technique that allows javascript to
>>> communicate with some server-side application.
>>>
>> Yes, you need to get your terms right. VBScript is also server-side.
>>
>>> Choosing between javascript and vbscript, there really is no competition,
>>> VBScript is microsoft proprietary bullshit, it works only in MS Internet
>>> Explorer, and knowing that there is a variety of other browsers, you
>>> can't choose a language that works in only one of them. So for
>>> client-side scripts you use javascript. And if possible, don't use it,
>>> try to make everything work with just server-side scripts. JavaScript is
>>> just an enhancment, not a complete solution.
>>>
>> It also works on Microsoft servers, i.e. IIS. While I'm not fond of it, I
>> do have a couple of customers who use it. It works quite well, when done
>> properly.
>>
>> When run on the server, the client doesn't matter, just like any
>> server-side language.
>>
>>> Next the choice between PHP, Perl, ASP and JSP. Again, one of these
>>> languages is microsoft-only, works only in Windows+IIS webserver,
>>> wouldn't go there. For PHP, Perl and JSP then, JSP is propably the most
>>> sophisticated since it's completly object oriented language, maybe most
>>> difficult to learn but worth it. PHP and Perl are good choices both, just
>>> pick one. Since this is a php group I have to recommend php.
>>>
>> ASP is not a language. It is an interface. You can use several different
>> languages with it.
>>
>> JSP is also not a language, but a way of adding Java code to web pages.
>> The underlying code is Java.
>>
>> Before suggesting someone else get their terminology straight, I suggest
>> you get yours straight. And get rid of the attitude.
>>
>> And to answer the op's question - it depends a lot on your previous
>> experience, what you're going to be doing, the OS and server you'll be
>> using, and several other things. All of the languages are good - in their
>> place. But all can also be bad, when not in their place. That's why
>> there are so many languages.
>>
>> What you're asking is like asking "Which car should I buy"? Just not
>> enough information.
>>
>> I use PHP, Perl, VBScript and Java, depending on the situation. PHP and
>> Perl are more widely available than VBScript or Java. I also think PHP is
>> a little easier for a beginner to learn, so everything else being equal
>> (which it isn't), I would recommend PHP.
>>
> Well Thank you for your input. All I need to do is an HTML reply form
> page, I'm using XP- no server yet. I'll go for PHP.
>
> Thanks again
>
> Frank
>
>
(Top posting fixed)
You will still need a server to send the pages, but it will run fine on
XP. I recommend you install WAMP (http://www.wampserver.com/en/). It
will install Apache, PHP and MySQL on your Windows system.
P.S. Please don't top post. Thanks.
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