Should I learn Python?

[Thomas Guettler]

Am Tue, 02 Nov 2004 13:28:22 -0800 schrieb Sam:

> 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? 

AFAIK there is no object database like ZODB (or Durus) for php.

> 2. Do you use both PHP and Python in conjunction with each other?

No. Only python, a little shell (bash) and calling external programms with
os.system or popen.

 Thomas