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PHP or Java?

Discussion in 'Programming' started by charlesbrown678, Feb 9, 2012.

  1. #1
    Hey

    Can you guide me that which programming language is best for apps development? I heard that PHP is easy to learn but java is more demanding... please give your helpful suggestions...

    Thanks
     
    charlesbrown678, Feb 9, 2012 IP
  2. drhowarddrfine

    drhowarddrfine Peon

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    According to me, I think Jave is the best!
     
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  3. charlesbrown678

    charlesbrown678 Peon

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    thanks dear....

    But there are many sections in java which a single person cannot be expert in.. can you guide me that which section or sections are close enough to apps development? ?
     
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  4. drhowarddrfine

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    You're welcome honey. Then I think you should learn PHP.
     
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    modz Active Member

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    Java! Just stick to the main flow of the language. After you learn it, you can apply for a job where you may specialize.
     
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  6. QZAX

    QZAX Greenhorn

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    Food or Water?

    That is what you asked.

    You cannot compare PHP vs Java. They are for different purposes. Some application will suit Java where as others may need PHP.

    What kind of application do you want to build. It depends on that.
     
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  7. charlesbrown678

    charlesbrown678 Peon

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    Thanks for the suggestion... :)
     
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  8. charlesbrown678

    charlesbrown678 Peon

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    You might be right.. but i think both languages can be used for web development.. java is wider than PHP, i agree with it but i was asking about the choice that which should be adopted? ? as drhowarddrfine have given a fair suggestion...
     
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  9. QZAX

    QZAX Greenhorn

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    Why? Is it because drhowarddrfine called you "HONEY"?

    In first post he said "I think Jave is the best!"

    and in second post he said "I think you should learn PHP."

    On what basis is he taking favor of Java or PHP. Where is his justification on why Java is Great or why you should choose PHP?

    and what is your justification on saying that he has given a fair suggestion.

    modz have given you suggestion to choose Java. why isn't his suggestion fair enough for you.

    If you had already made up your mind to go up with PHP then why did you post this question here?

    You said "there are many sections in java which a single person cannot be expert in". Do you believe that PHP is a small thing? Are you saying you will master it?

    You said java is wider than PHP. HOW?

    There are many things that Java can do and PHP can't. Likewise there are numbers of things which can be done easily in PHP and waste of time in JAVA.

    You said you are asking for choice. What if I give you another choice QBasic? Will you take it? What if many other also recommend QBasic? Will you agree them?

    You said both can be used for web development. Then why is PHP still around here. Java is a much powerful language then why is not everyone using JAVA?

    First you asked for apps development later you switched it to Web development.
     
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  10. GMF

    GMF Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, QZAX is pretty much right.

    Also: You are pretty much comparing a car with a boat. They are both used for transportation but their application field is different.

    PHP is a server side scripting language and mostly used for the web. It works together with HTML/CSS/Javascript to create awesome websites, scripts, cms etc. etc. There are many other Server Side scripting language (ASP, Ruby, Python)

    With JAVA you can make stand alone applications like games, programs etc. There are also many many other languages.


    So what do you want do develop? Some web based stuff? Stand alone desktop programs?
     
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  11. charlesbrown678

    charlesbrown678 Peon

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    @ GMF

    Everything is stated in my first post. Pleas read that before posting... The question was not about comparing java and PHP. this was about selecting the best for my work.

    Thanks
     
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  12. charlesbrown678

    charlesbrown678 Peon

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    I said this not because he used the word "Honey" but because of that he read my question completely.

    He did not asked me that what i want to do in java or PHP. This was stated in my first post that i need to work with application development and have to chose Java or PHP which i think you did not read before posting a foolish example of water or food.



    I am nor comparing java or PHP. I know these terms but not to the extent that i can chose one of them for working. I was just wandering for a fair advice. I admire your suggestion
    I know that these two languages are wide and suitable for different circumstances. But what i need was not present in your post.
     
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  13. charlesbrown678

    charlesbrown678 Peon

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    I think application development can be done with web development.. I was thinking that people are wise enough that they can think by their selves that what i was asking for... I want to develop a web based application for my website. This is why i was asking for help...
     
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    GMF Well-Known Member

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    I read your first post but, as stated before, WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DEVELOP ?? The term "apps" you used is very broad. Do you want to develop apps for mobile phones? For desktops? For servers? For browsers?


    Seems to me that you just know the terms, and nothing else, that is why we use these comparisons so that YOU know that they are similar but not the same :rolleyes:.
     
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  15. charlesbrown678

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    Sorry but i think that you have read only first post :p I would like to divert your attention to my last post... This will make you more clear...

    There might be a condition just like you stated above but their could also be a condition that i am familiar with these terms more than your expectations... I actually have never worked with these two tools for web based development (web or web apps). I think this is more clear to you now.. :p
     
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  16. GMF

    GMF Well-Known Member

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    Well, look at the post times. Seems we hit submit almost at the same time ;) .


    Well, go with PHP then. I'll even give you some resources to get started


    devzone.zend.com/6/php-101-php-for-the-absolute-beginner/
    Teaches you the basics of PHP. It might be a bit old, but the info is still valid

    tuxradar.com/practicalphp
    eBook about PHP, very handy

    php.net/manual/en/index.php
    seach for functions/usage etc.. Bookmark this site
     
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    yeah... both are at 4.01... :D

    And thanks for your help... providing me the sources :)
     
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    I still think Jave is the best but I'd go with PHP. Cause I thoroughly read the post.
     
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    there is no doubt that java is best.. I have a little idea now that java is best for development of all kinds of applications but i think PHP is best for web based apps....
     
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    Java is the best for me...
     
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