[2008] what language should I learn?

Learn PHP and MySQL! it is good language especially if you are using powerful framework.

Pros:

• Most of the hosting servers support PHP/MySQL by default.
• Support OOP (although as not as powerful Java)
• Can be used to create desktop application using PHP-GTK or winbinder.org

Cons:

• Server Configuration can be tricky.
• It may be slow to do certain extensive computing tasks.

 

Yep, I agree with what has been said here. PHP/MySQL ftw!

 

hmm ok cool I'm on my first project now

 

Many languages are almost the same , I mean , use the same principal like procedure , functions , and so on , but you have to choose what you enjoy programming most ,then concetrate on those languages which will make your dream a reality. From what you have said , web does a good job for you , so pick web related like php and mysql.

 

heh i just finished the 10hour PHP course on lynda.com 2 days ago thanks for the suggestions

 

I'd recommend starting using something on the .NET platform, C# is a good place to start - then progress to C++.

But for web programming you can't go wrong with PHP/MySQL

 

for client part, flash is very good choice; server side have different ways for use. pop tools are php, perl but i don't think that is best: this tools work as interpreter - it means by default slow code; also need remember, vars have global type - it gives possibility for logical errs, even for small project.

 

How did that go?

How much do you need to know and understand about web servers/hosting servers to get the most out of web programming languages?

 

Yeah, PHP (along with MySql) would be a reasonable choice.

 

PHP/MySQL its easy to lean even you can learn them through the Net & there is lots of work for PHP development.
So i would like to tell you ASp/PHP/MySQL is best choice...

 

I also suggust php mysql .

.net platform C# could be considered, if you have good place to learn.

 

Definitely PHP and MySQL.

 

the tuts are good very professionally made I learned alot from it.