NFT (like everything else): PHP vs ASP... Discuss...

[Vegas_Dave]

OK, So I have had a request to build something in PHP but I have NEVER used it before. I know that Chiefsplanet is PHP.

Can someone explain the purpose, use & advantages of it?

[|Zach|]

I don't know the specifics but in very general terms it gives the user the ability to create dynamic web applications rather than static ones.

[Lancetastic]

First off, do you know HTML? That would be the best starting point as it is necessary to know some basic HTML before dabbling with dynamic sites.

Good resources to get you started:

PHP: http://www.w3schools.com/php/default.asp

ASP: http://www.w3schools.com/asp/default.asp

Do you know anything about your hosting situation?

[Vegas_Dave]

Yes I know HTML. Granted, I for the most part stick to Front Page these days (since for my own site, I dont need anything super heavy - www.kesslermusic.com (http://www.kesslermusic.com))

[BigRedChief]

Yes I know HTML. Granted, I for the most part stick to Front Page these days (since for my own site, I dont need anything super heavy - www.kesslermusic.com) (http://www.kesslermusic.com))

Front Page is generic. PhP is dynamic. Teh only issue I have with running PhP is that the frigging database seems to get corrupt easier and harder to fix or maybe my SQL skills need brushing up on. Either way I'd go with PhP.

[Lancetastic]

PHP with MySQL is probably going to be your cheapest (free) route and there are a lot of resources on the web to learn how to use them. ASP is starting to die out since Microsoft released ASP.NET a few years ago. ASP.NET is a lot easier to learn if you have Visual Studio .NET and that can be pricy unless you are a student or your business is willing to cover the expense. There are some pretty good WYSIWYG for PHP out there if that's the route you want to go.