RE: Python or PHP

[michael@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Python is more complicated and powerful, PHP is simpler. Since you
mention 'basic web pages', I would recommend PHP.

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Python or PHP
> From: "Shannon O'Donnell" <sodonnell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Tue, September 13, 2005 8:33 am
> To: <midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I have a need to create a few basic web pages (i.e., an input form or two) 
> and tie them into a MySQL database.  This will be on a unix platform.  I have 
> been told that my options are to use either Python or PHP.  
> 
> Since I have no experience with either, or ANY unix-based programming for 
> that matter...I am soliciting opinios and suggestions on the best language 
> choice,  online tutorials and/or books...anything that will help me to learn 
> and at the same time get this project done in a timely manner.
> 
> Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
> 
> Shannon O'Donnell
>  
> 
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