PHP vs ASP.NET: You decide!
Well, this has always been a never dying comparison for me. I know a little bit of ASP.NET and a couple more in PHP but I generally program in PHP since I am happy with what I have done with PHP. So once again, I am more into programming my applications in PHP more than in AS, but hey that’s just me so don’t take my word for it but you should try both and decide for yourself which programming language you would use.
In the PSU Eastern Cluster Forum (where i frequently post some thoughts), another member, named Freeza, posted things about the topic but is kinda failing to convince me to change from PHP to ASP.NET.
I do not hate ASP.NET but questioning the power of an open-source language against one that is now freely distributed by a corporation is just isn’t right. I know there are a lot of things that ASP.NET can easily do, like the datagrid, which is now also easily done in PHP with the use of classes (Thank GOD!). It is also easier to develop an application in ASP.NET since all is drag and drop with the help of a wizard! hehehehe!
A problem with ASP.NET is the cost of hosting for the application. Yes, you do not create an application to spend money but how will others know your application exists if they do not see how it works. How would they learn about your application? Would they need to go to your office and look at it personally? It’s just not worth the $ to spend on an online application.
Lastly, he/she pointed out that we are not on the same strata, well, it is true. I could earn money without me having a BOSS who would command me to do this or do that! Besides I do not need to prove to them that I can do a job, since a lot of people believe in my capacity as a programmer so a person like Freeza whoever he/she is is not on my strata, way below mine I think!
August 12th, 2007 at 1:38 pm
Well, I’m also a PHP programmer. I just quit my day job as a PHP programmer and immediately I got at least 4 offers to do some PHP projects from people who heard that I’m now available. That’s how much in demand PHP is around here, in Malaysia. I don’t know about other countries but I guess the situation should be similiar too.
I’ve hated Microsoft platform from the start, even though I had been teaching Visual Basic programming for some time.
Open source just rocks. Ask if an ASP programmer can code a simple upload page without a third party library and I think he/she would find difficulty. In PHP, all the essential functions for web programming is already there. In terms of speed, PHP + Linux runs rings around ASP.net.
The last application I developed while working was an insurance app for a bank. For speed and security, PHP on Aix was chosen.
I’m on your side. PHP just rocks!
August 13th, 2007 at 8:59 am
yeah. I also didn’t think that simple page would be possible done in ASP.NET without a third party. But hey, ASP.NET has its own advantage, like the datagrid (i wanted that on PHP, care to share?!?)
hehehehe!
March 13th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
I think these days ASP programmer can earn more than PHP one, with PHP competition is VERY high.
April 21st, 2008 at 11:47 am
I’m also a PHP Developer and a graphic designer currently working for an outsourcing company. I’m also learning ASP.NET based from my experience, both languages have their own advantages and disadvantages. PHP is opensource and cross-platform and can be coded using various IDE softwares (propriety or free) while ASP.NET is purely a Windows-based programming and it cost $$ for the software but the job opportunity (for now) outweights PHP Programmer (but not that far though).
September 6th, 2008 at 12:30 am
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September 28th, 2009 at 1:09 am
So amazing server design. What CMS do you use ?
September 28th, 2009 at 1:15 am
So beautiful gb style of site. What CMS do you use ?
September 29th, 2009 at 7:01 am
Wow, cool portal design. What CMS do you use ?
October 10th, 2009 at 7:11 am
Very nice portal design. What CMS do you use ?
February 3rd, 2010 at 8:18 am
Весьма неплохой проект, срочно в избранное :)!
February 6th, 2010 at 8:03 am
Нормальный ресурс это какойто стандартный движок?!
February 10th, 2010 at 8:30 am
Достаточно позновательный ресурс, добавил в избранное!
February 20th, 2010 at 9:29 am
Положительно неплохой ресурс, спасибо!
February 25th, 2010 at 9:41 am
Ресурс очень не плох, очень рад что нашел!