[KLUG Members] Scripting language

[Bruce Smith]

> 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. 

Short answer:  Use/learn  PHP  (php.net).

Longer answer:  java & javascript are NOT the same.
Javascript is run on the browser, NOT on the backend
(server), and will not do the database stuff you want.
You can send javascript code with PHP if you like.
 
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Bruce Smith                bruce@armintl.com
System Administrator / Network Administrator
Armstrong International, Inc.
Three Rivers, Michigan  49093  USA
http://www.armstrong-intl.com/
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