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I am currently reading two books, one on PHP and one on Python. Not that I'M good at ether. I'M about half way through the book on PHP or less and almost done with the one on Python. Though I haven't actually read anything web related in this particular Python book, I am aware that it can do web programming. My question is, which is better. Could I should I go ahead and drop the book on PHP considering that Python can do web programming as well as regular computer programming? Or does PHP have enough of an advantage to keep it up as well? Thanks.
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#2 32 Days Ago
I think both would work really well, but you'll have an easier time getting support if you're using PHP because that is a very common setup. PHP makes it really easy to grab the form fields and it might not be that easy in python. There are tons of directions on how to make Apache or IIS run PHP apps, but you'll have a more difficult time finding instructions on doing it with python.
Just my thoughts. It's probably not as difficult as I make it sound.
Just my thoughts. It's probably not as difficult as I make it sound.
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#3 32 Days Ago
I haven't worked with Python, but I work with PHP and JSF. If your focus is just on web programming I'd recommend PHP. But you should always keep in mind to choose the correct language for your solution.
PHP is a good choice because it's specifically made for the Web and as such has massive support and is easy to setup with other web related technologies. It also has a pretty large collection of libraries that you can just drop into the ext folder and use.
Don't stick to just one, use the best tool. Being loyal to one language is nice, but it won't get the job done.
PHP is a good choice because it's specifically made for the Web and as such has massive support and is easy to setup with other web related technologies. It also has a pretty large collection of libraries that you can just drop into the ext folder and use.
Don't stick to just one, use the best tool. Being loyal to one language is nice, but it won't get the job done.
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#4 32 Days Ago
You can have a look at this to have an idea of web programming in python
http://webpython.codepoint.net/
and this
http://webpy.org/
I've never done web programming in python because norm in my job is php so i had to learn php. And i find it much less pleasant to write.
If I had choice, i'd certainly give a chance to python because it's very pleasant and fast to write.
http://webpython.codepoint.net/
and this
http://webpy.org/
I've never done web programming in python because norm in my job is php so i had to learn php. And i find it much less pleasant to write.
If I had choice, i'd certainly give a chance to python because it's very pleasant and fast to write.
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#5 31 Days Ago
I am working with python on web applications from 2002. For the most I use Zope and Plone on it (a CMS). It is not a common choose because the object database backend, but there are al lot of python framework using the standard way of a relational DB: Pylons, TurboGears and Django (the most notables). All these frameworks can easily integrated wich Apache or other web server, but you need a hosting that provide python or a complete server.
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#6 28 Days Ago
Python is easy to write, but I find setting it up for even local development is a headache! If it is such a headache to Just setup it, how can I practice?? For this one, I suggest PHP. PHP isn't difficult either though it is C++ish
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#7 28 Days Ago
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Originally Posted by evstevemd 
Python is easy to write, but I find setting it up for even local development is a headache! ...
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Originally Posted by axaroth
Under linux you have Python by default. If you need to experiment with libraries and don't want to mess the system, Python has virtualenv, installable as package. If you want to try the last version compiling Python from sources takes 10-20 minutes... maybe under Windows is another story, I don't know.
I have Installation and works fine for desktop apps
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#9 26 Days Ago
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Originally Posted by evstevemd
I meant to set it up for Web applications. I use windows.
I have Installation and works fine for desktop apps
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#10 25 Days Ago
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Originally Posted by axaroth
Usually the python frameworks have its web server so under Linux we install the available package for Apache and use it only as a proxy and only on production machines. mod_python and mod_wsgi are used from few people.
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