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Why are you determined to use either Python or PHP in this latest project? I would make sure you have a good answer to that question before using something bes
by binglo 18y ago
Why are you determined to use either Python or PHP in this latest project?
I would make sure you have a good answer to that question before using something besides Perl.
- t0pj 18y agoI actually know Perl and Java pretty darn well. I wish to constantly expand my understanding of computing in general, and learning a new language is a great way to go. I hope to not only learn a new syntax or two but also learn to think in different ways. This works with human languages, too. Yosh!
- binglo 18y agoAh. Ok, then that makes things easier. For your case, don't use Python, nor PHP. Both are pretty much just like Perl and Java with only minor syntax changes. If you want to expand your understanding of computing in general, while also learning a new language, and while doing a webapp, if I were you I'd learn Common Lisp and try out Hunchentoot. There's even some screencasts for that setup floating around. Going with Python or PHP after Perl and Java is not going to be terribly enlightening for you.
- t0pj 18y agoThanks for the advice. I've also been learning Lisp (sbcl) over the last six months and have tried out Hunchentoot with elephant, cl-who, and parenscript. I'd say one of the things keeping me from going with Lisp is the potential pool of developers to pick from when expanding the operation. I think I would have a better chance at enlisting others with PHP or Python than with Common Lisp. Is this line of thinking wrong?