[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Why would one prefer PHP over PERL, or vice, versa?
Both are powerful, Perl is more mature is much more flexible.
PHP is a bloated resource hog also (Any program can be if badly written) but PHP increases dramatically Apache's footprint and memory usage to get its "features".
> I'm guessing PERL has more functionaltiy and is more robust.
Yes
What are the technical arguments for one over the other?
As a server admin and support manager, 95% of our "script" related problems are with PHP and "Perl" issues are usually just a permission issue...
PHP is run as a compiled Apache module which makes it a trifle faster to run natively, but I don't feel that it is a big advantage. If I really need the extra 10ms I'll use mod_perl or PersistentPerl to accomplish the same thing, only cheaper, faster, and with Perl :)
JP
I'm sure others will have some info also, but generally I only use PHP if there is a premade system, like phpBB, that does what I need and is provided with the host (IE think cPanel) (and only after ruling out an existing Perl version ;p). Anything I am responsible for making sure is working well and doing its job I create in Perl...
Just my .02
Lee.M - JupiterHost.Net
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