On Tue, 2007-02-20 at 14:24 -0500, Portman wrote: > Hi all, > > Been kinda quiet on this list lately - is everyone still out there? > > I am starting to write a program for a client of mine. They want to be > able to configure options, etc. for catering events (i.e. linens, bar, > venue, etc.) Each option has a different effect on the price. Any ideas > as to what language to use? I know Perl but is that the best option? > Java? Something else?
PHP's fairly easy to pick up if you know Perl/C style syntax, it integrates really well with MySQL and Postgres Databases too. Check out the following sites: www.php.net www.devshed.com www.mysql.org There's loads of others out there for tutorials etc, and if you're after a book, Jono Bacon (http://www.jonobacon.org/) has written a book at looks excellent and is available from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Practical-PHP-MySQL-Building-Applications/dp/0132239973/sr=8-1/qid=1172003393/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-0460266-2933241?ie=UTF8&s=books) HTH, Matt ____ The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM ____ To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or use the web interface http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ Send Your Posts To: wdvltalk@lists.wdvl.com To change subscription settings, add a password or view the web interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=wdvltalk ________________ http://www.wdvl.com _______________________ You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: archive@jab.org To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.