Server side language

I have a couple questions.

2. Help me decide my future. PHP or ASP.Net. I have already started to learn a bit of PHP and I hate Microsoft. If not PHP or ASP.Net are there any other server side languages suited to a Mac User? That run well on the Mac Sever.

3. I need a Web Form Builder. I have been looking at PHP Forms - The best form creator & processor solution since 2003. Anyone have any opinions? Does anyone know of or use a Web Form Builder created by Mac a company friendly to Mac?

Thanks

mguise said:

Help me decide my future. PHP or ASP.Net. I have already started to learn a bit of PHP and I hate Microsoft. If not PHP or ASP.Net are there any other server side languages suited to a Mac User? That run well on the Mac Sever.

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If those are your criteria, you're going to have to go with PHP. If you really do hate MS, realize that .NET is an MS product. Beyond that, it is only officially supported on Windows. You might get it working with some other technologies but it's probably not worth it given the capabilities of PHP. If you really wanted to use ASP, you'd be better hosting it off a Windows box.

Any other ideas besides PHP? I don't like Microsoft so as far as I know that is a good choice. I am not really experienced in this area so I am looking for some guidance.

Oh, and I and I am looking for some a good Mac Supported Web Form Builder.

mguise said:

I hate Microsoft

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Mate, you need to be more open minded about things than this. Microsoft and all it's products (including ASP) are strong in their own way.

It winds me up A LOT when my geeky flat mates start proclaiming their hatred toward my Mac and everything is stands for. To me what you've done is the exact same in reverse, which makes it no better.

Come on people!!! Can't we just all get along!!!!! ;D

Now that life lecture is over!

If you've started php then I'd run with that, its a very powerful language and it's capable to do everything you've said that you're looking to do.

There's a wide array of server side languages out there, as shown in THIS link, but to be honest php is your best bet. Once you've learnt one, it becomes much easier to get into the others and php is a great place to start and it's very likely to be the only one you'll really need. The online reference for it is a fantastic tool that will help you if you get stuck.

I can't help you with the form builder (my knowledge of web development is fairly limited). What are you trying to design? If we know this, we might be able to give you some more specific answers.

Use AppNitro Machforms: MachForm - PHP HTML Form Builder - Mailer Form Creator
Very nice, used them for several years.