PHP feelings?

[Karim Hernandez]

Just my personal opinion:

I think python is a much better choice for serious development undertakings
because it allows for proper and easy OO analysis, design and
implementation.  This is a real advantage when aiming for an optimal
implimentation of any software solution.  Theres no doubt that PHP is a
great and very capable language, but it allows you to be somewhat sloppy in
structure, which, from my point of view, is a flaw.  PHP is a great language
when you (or atleast me) need to put something together quickly, because it
was designed to do exactly that.

My $0.02

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[mailto:python-list-admin at python.org]On Behalf Of Imbaud Pierre
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2001 7:30 AM
To: python-list at python.org
Subject: PHP feelings?


Im an average python addict, on the edge to learn/install/use/adopt PHP,
on a linux machine. And I dont like it.
I feel there is no good or bad tool per se, it heavily depends on your
background:
if basic is the only langage U know, then its a wonderful tool. Thats
why I ask here,
to people with the same background.
Question 1: I need to design a website, or rather a web-accessed
application, that will
give access to a database: add, update, delete. Medium size, 50k to 500
k records, about 10 users, needs to be reliable. I dont have time or
money to develop a fancy app. Do I have a (python driven, for instance)
alternative to PHP?
Question 2: how good (or bad) is PHP? grammar, system reliability, etc.
Id like to hear from people with solid professional experience.
Question 3: I had a look at Zope, it seems to be a tool to manage web
content (versionning, concurrent access, etc), doesnt seem to be able to
do what I need. But maybe it does, or some app using Zope does?

I hope not too many people will feel Im on the wrong mailing list...
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