[KLUG Members] Scripting language

[Andy]

Ok.. I know the answer to this question is based on
personal experience and preference but I would like to
know what Scripting language would most prefer to use
when creating a website. I have been asked to create a
fairly involved webstore as a test of my ability to
learn new types of scripting.. etc. I have the choice
of platforms (I am trying to do Linux/Apache) and was
wondering what scripting language may be best for this
application. I have a book on Javascript (actually a
couple that were given to me) but I know there are
other languages that may need or exceed my needs
better than java. I will be using a SQL backend as
well (I'm familiar with MSSQL and Oracle) which I am
also researching to see what one will give me the
functionality I desire, and not sure if one language
is better than another with that type of backend
either. 

Thanks in advance

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