RE: [PHP] PHP vs. Java

2002-07-09 Thread Jay Blanchard
[snip] I'm being asked you evaluate a fairly complex web project using the MS SQL Server 2000 back-end. A large application will be built, involving lots of technical and financial information from multiple sources and types of sources input daily, weekly, monthly, etc. Reports will also be run

Re: [PHP] PHP vs. Java

2002-07-09 Thread Anas Mughal
I agree with the other reply to your question. My thoughts could be summarized as follows: - Java solution would be more expensive and involved to build and maintain. - PHP would be cheaper and quicker to build and maintain. - Java would require more resources on your server. - PHP is light weig

Re: [PHP] PHP vs. Java

2002-07-09 Thread Alberto Serra
ðÒÉ×ÅÔ! IMHO java is to be avoided. fullstop. Still, it might be unavoidable from a commercial point of view. In that case, you should avoid being involved in the project and let the marketing dept have their fun on their own. There's a lot of pleasantly paid jobs that won't kill your nerves