go with perl. You should always -- use strict; and -Tw flags. As far as rote memorization forget it. After a while you'll have some code snippets and you'll fly through scripts. Comprehension not Memorization.
On Fri, 28 Dec 2001, stas wrote: > Okay, I'm convinced! Any suggestions then for a general-purpose language > that I could run on my desktop for text/file processing and database > connectivity? I like PERL, but I am still at the level where I always hav e > to grab a book to look up syntax, as its syntax doesn't render itself to > quick memorization, in my opinion. Thanks! > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dave Watts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > substitute for Perl or any other general-purpose programming language for > non-CGI programs. Overall, I'd recommend that you use Perl, or another > language, instead of CF for these tasks. > > ______________________________________________________________________ Why Share? Dedicated Win 2000 Server · PIII 800 / 256 MB RAM / 40 GB HD / 20 GB MO/XFER Instant Activation · $99/Month · Free Setup http://www.pennyhost.com/redirect.cfm?adcode=coldfusionc FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/cf-talk@houseoffusion.com/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
