[wplug] web programming

[Devin Lee Drew]

Bill Moran wrote:
> Joe wrote:
<snip>
>> But at the same 
>> time, theres a lot of people complaining about java, php, perl, and 
>> those ms languages in general.
> 
> 
> Every language gets complained about.  I think it boils down to "you can't
> design a perfect language."
> 

And everywhere you go someone is complaining about the weather. :P Seems 
like any language could only have a chance of being 'perfect' at the 
design phase. Pre-reality.


> Agreed.  If you need raw speed, however, PHP is not the best solution.

Compiled C?


> I won't argue that it can get messy at times, but all programs can do
> that.  Keeping them organized is an art form.
> 

Amen! To quote a favorite prof: "there is no substitute for taste 
experience and intelligence."


Devin