Implementing Web Services in PHP

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ErikL
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Implementing Web Services in PHP

Post by ErikL »

(this is a crosspost from the php.soap mailinglist)

Since I am trying to convince a teacher of mine to include Web Services /
SOAP and PHP as a compulsory optional subject for the next term I've spent
quite some thinking about reasons to use PHP when implementing web services.

His main argument against PHP is that every enterprise uses .net and java
for web services anyway and that there does not seem to be a reason to use
PHP at all.

So my questions are:

Why use PHP for Web Services?
Are there any cases where PHP is the superior choice?
Are there any cases where PHP is the only choice?

(I've got a few good answers on those questions myself but would like to
make sure that I'm well prepared and convincing the next time.)

Thanks in advance
Erik
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m3mn0n
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Post by m3mn0n »

I'd recommend Googling around for "php vs asp" and "php vs jsp" and you'll find some good articles with good arguements & answers for your questions.
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Post by timvw »

For both win/.net and all/java platforms there are (imho) nicer solutions than a page with embedded code...
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