Starter..why PHP and not .NET
Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 8:45 am
Im currently programming in ASP.NET, but am very interested in the possibilities of programming in PHP.
APART FROM THE COSTS OF MS products I'd like to know why to choose php.
My first thought would be that PHP supports less functionality and has a longer development time...I could be totally wrong!
I think this because of the following reasons and perhaps someone can let me know how it works...
1. ASP.NET uses code-behind, which separates the HTML from the code...I have 2 files for a page: page.aspx and page.aspx.vb This is a really convenient and neat way to work...does php support this? (and how)
2. Visual Web Developer Express 2005 has a nice graphical interface with a code editor and html editor. I can drag and drop objects (like a textbox, dropdownlist or gridview) onto my page without writing a single line of code...which php editor supports this?
3. ASP.NET has built in support for authentication and authorization (forms authentication and role management). How does PHP support these?
Any help is really appreciated!
Thanks!
APART FROM THE COSTS OF MS products I'd like to know why to choose php.
My first thought would be that PHP supports less functionality and has a longer development time...I could be totally wrong!
I think this because of the following reasons and perhaps someone can let me know how it works...
1. ASP.NET uses code-behind, which separates the HTML from the code...I have 2 files for a page: page.aspx and page.aspx.vb This is a really convenient and neat way to work...does php support this? (and how)
2. Visual Web Developer Express 2005 has a nice graphical interface with a code editor and html editor. I can drag and drop objects (like a textbox, dropdownlist or gridview) onto my page without writing a single line of code...which php editor supports this?
3. ASP.NET has built in support for authentication and authorization (forms authentication and role management). How does PHP support these?
Any help is really appreciated!
Thanks!