What would you all suggest?

Izzmo · 10-02-2006, 11:56 AM

Okay, so I have to start learning ASP (or .NET). I already know a lot of VBScript, so taking it up wouldn't be that difficult; but I prefer PHP/MySQL.

Here are my two options: ASP or .NET (With a Microsoft SQL Server).

What would you think would be easier to code with, ASP or .NET? I looked at some books partaining to .NET and it looked confusing, almost as confusing as making a supplemental program using C++.

I would like to get your input, as I would like to go with the easiest way to code in ASP format.

Thanks.

Izzmo · 10-04-2006, 06:56 AM

Nobody knows about ASP ???

StupidScript · 10-04-2006, 09:53 AM

Personally, the choice of which language to use is heavily dependent on what my programming environment and goals are.

For example, if I can stay out of the Microsoft framework, I far prefer to work in PHP/MySQL. But sometimes that is not an option either because of the existing environment or because of the nature of the project.

In order of MS simplicity, you're looking at VBScript -> ASP -> .NET, so if you can do what you need to do in ASP, why not? However you may need to learn and use the .NET framework in order to accomplish your project goals (although, frankly, I haven't yet run into a situation where .NET is a better fit than PHP/MySQL/AJAX, but then I don't work with a lot of folks who are diehard MS users.)

If you are simply looking to expand your skillset, then .NET would be a good thing to learn for the future, as it is the newest of the MS frameworks.

BTW, PHP doesn't have any problem interfacing with an MS-SQL Server, so don't let that get in your way.

Izzmo · 10-04-2006, 12:11 PM

Thanks StupidScript

I just bought a book today actually to learn ASP.NET, since I already know a lot of VB.NET, I thought it would, quite frankly, be easier.

The reason I asked this question though, is because the server I'm currently working on does not have PHP or MySQL installed, and that left me with all of Microsoft's programs, since it is a Windows server

Thanks!

digiweb · 10-09-2006, 11:15 PM

ASP.Net/C# is not too bad to learn if you have ever programmed in Java, C, C++ or even PHP. I would never suggest that someone learning programming teach himself ASP.net unless he were gifted. My MCP (mickey soft certified professional) is in ASP.Net and I've taught many aspects of that world to professional programmers. Many aspects of it are not as intuitive as the PHP world and the resources are more -- inbred.

php in a heartbeat.

Izzmo · 10-10-2006, 11:08 AM

I already know PHP, so

The problem I have is that the server I'm working on, doesn't have PHP/MySQL installed. They have the .NET Framework on their and then MS SQL Server.

I've tried to get them to install php/mysql, but it's government, so they are very particular about it.

I'm actually getting into C# ASP.NET since it is a lot like PHP. I might even replace my PHP knowledge someday with C# ASP.NET since the whole mindset of ASP.NET seems like it will work better with traffic amounts.

Thanks Caroline.