Re: Why use PHP? What are the disadvantages?

My intention is to emphasize that I wouldn't rely on the cheapest version

of Zend server and my own ingenuity to build an IBM i modernization strategy
with PHP.

Hey, I have no qualms with that :-) Zend has a very cool model for doing
business. Zero cost of entry and the ability to grow into a commercial
solution where you can wring somebody's neck if you need to - VERY important
for any large company that wants to build their web presence with PHP.

Aaron Bartell
http://mowyourlawn.com
http://mowyourlawn.com/blog/


On Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 11:45 AM, Kelly Cookson <KCookson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

We may agree more than we disagree. I was saying the advantages or
disadvantages of using PHP depend on the circumstances to which it is
applied. We might agree on that point.

I don't know if your experiences with .NET would translate to PHP. Our
ecommerce team uses .NET and, when they want to access the IBM i, they use a
third-party product to facilitate access. They do okay in terms of
performance. But they are limited in what they can do. I think PHP may end
up being a better solution than .NET (if it's not already better) because
IBM is working to make PHP a native IBM i technology. Still, you have more
experience here than I do, so maybe I would share your views if I shared
your experiences.

I don't work for Zend, and I don't get anything from Zend for saying this:
if I were going to use PHP as the core of an IBM i modernization strategy, I
would definitely be looking at maximizing use of Zend products and services.
I apologize if that sounds like a commercial. My intention is to emphasize
that I wouldn't rely on the cheapest version of Zend server and my own
ingenuity to build an IBM i modernization strategy with PHP. I would take
full advantage of the most advanced tools available, and I would get as much
experienced, expert help as possible.

Kelly Cookson
Senior Programmer/Analyst
Dot Foods, Inc.
217-773-4486 x12676
www.dotfoods.com


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