Should I learn Python?

[bruno modulix]

Sam a écrit :
> Hi, 
> I have been developing sites and cms's for the past few years using
> PHP and mysql. I've been interested in learning a new language and was
> considering Python. I have a pretty decent grasp of OOP concepts (i
> know, you're skeptical since I mentioned PHP). I don't have a formal
> programming background, just learning as I go.
> 
> So, with that being said, here are some dumb questions.
> 
> 1. What can I do with Python that I can't do with php? 
<troll>
1/ Write clean, well structured, readable code,
2/ Have Fun
</troll>
3/ Use Zope
4/ Use Twisted
5/ etc...

> 2. Do you use both PHP and Python in conjunction with each other?
No. I use PHP for legacy apps and really dumb scripting.

> 3. In what way could I utilize Python to compliment existing sites or
> apps built with PHP?
a cgi is a cgi, whatever the language (php, perl, python, bash, C, 
COBOL, assembly....).

> Thanks for any help.
HTH