ASP.NET vs. PHP

nasty_psycho

What do you thing guys what is better PHP or asp.net ( using C# - cause VB sux)?
and WHY ?

ps. Before you answer read this article : msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/ dnaspp/html/phpvsaspnet.asp

Thanx in advance.

furious5

This wouldn't happen to be schoolwork would it? 😃

olaf

there is nothing about how many time it takes to run a script (php against .net)

Is there is a reason for?

DoD

That article is written by MS. The "bit" i read was saying PHP is good... some problems... not real... and ASP just kicks ass.

I only started developing PHP as my web servers are Linux / Unix (not sure which... im forgetful!). So have PHP installed.

Generally i think if u want an MS server (and only idiots would) u get ASP, otherwise, PHP.

PHP is also alot bigger than ASP. Want a forum for your site? The biggies are written in PHP.

superwormy

Ironic that DoD ( F o r u m _ I d i o t ) is saying that only idiots would want an MS server isn't it...?

Anyway, you need to keep an open mind and look at the benefits and drawbacks of each.

ASP .NET ( and all the rest of the .NET framework for that matter ) definitally has PHP stomped when you're dealing with OOP code. .NET has a pretty complete implementation of OOP concepts, AND has shared classes that are common to the entire .NET framework. Definitally a plus if you're developing in more than one language. Because of the ILM compilation .NET deals with, theres also the benefit of being able to actually program in more than one language and use the objects / methods / whatever from each language in another language pretty seamlessly. Have one guy program in C++ with .NET, interface with ASP .NET seamlessly.

ASP .NET also supports more than just one language, whereas with PHP... you have only PHP. With ASP .NET, you have access to ASP, C#, C++, JScript, etc. etc.

I would say PHP's connectivity, especially to databases, is FAR superior to ASPs. In .NET, everything is ADO.NET, which adds overhead. Not to mention the lack of well-supported and free databases on Windows platform.

Also, we should consider costs. PHP is free, as are Linux/UNIX OS's that it usually runs on. MySQL is free too, as is PostgreSQL. With MS, you're gonna have to pay for the OS, Webserver, database ( if you're using MSSQL ). Course, depending on who you have on staff, support could be potentially a lot cheaper. But it depends on the situation.

You have to consider your app too. DoD gives the example of a forum... but remember that for most companies, a pre-built forum is not what they're after. Many companies have custom-built applications, so it wont really matter so much what you can download for free.

I personally like PHP, its fast to program in, fast executing, and fun to goof around with. BUT remember to keep yoru options open and examine the language for what you need in it, not for what everyone else thinks you need. Who knows, maybe Perl or ColdFusion are a better choice for you!

nasty_psycho

Generally i think if u want an MS server (and only idiots would) u get ASP, otherwise, PHP.

I can have ASP.NET on linux using the Ximan's Go-Mono project , so I can get the power of the ASP.NET ( ADO.NET Is more advanced than PHP's db support ) with the stablility of unix servers.

Go-mono - Project's Home page

LordShryku

Funny how it's named after a disease....

mcrbids

Because of the ILM compilation .NET deals with, theres also the benefit of being able to actually program in more than one language and use the objects / methods / whatever from each language in another language pretty seamlessly. Have one guy program in C++ with .NET, interface with ASP .NET seamlessly.

This isn't necessarily a benefit. Ever try debugging an application simultaneously written by 3 programmers in 3 different languages?

Perl is like that - its syntax is a conglamoration of everything from bash to c... and reading somebody else's Perl code is a train wreck as a result. I don't imagine .NET would be any different.

One of the big advantages of PHP is that its syntax is quite consistent, which makes reading somebody else's code quite doable. Remember, the last thing on earth you want is "write once, read never again" code.

Chrysanthus

It’s always funny when people argue about what is best...
My way of thinking in this case is

Why not use the best of all OS, HTML, SCRIPTING, PROGRAMMING and DBs and get exactly what you won’t.

I know that all things are good at some thing and lesser good on other so why not have the best things of all in a way.... (Hybrid)

Okay it's more complex to work with it but you get the best or the functions you seek for....

NOT: i use .net servers beta! dosent cost anything and apache,php and mysql for win!

the thing is in time ill use unix. but i suck at is sow i use .net servers beta release to labe with