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Getting practicality of PHP from Ruby or Python
I have a rather odd problem. I love the practicality of PHP - specifically that I can fairly safely assume that on any random server I'll have access to the MySQL libraries, and that I can go between ...
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Why does gmail use java? Is there really a advantage over something like php or python? [closed]
Note: I know that none of you (probably) work for google, so this is a lot more of a conceptual question.
So yeah, i discovered that Gmail uses java and that got me thinking, Why?
I personally never ...
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How difficult would it be to port Rails to PHP 5.4? [closed]
I have no intention or desire to do this, but out of idle curiosity, what would be some of the "gotchas" if one were to want to port Rails to PHP 5.4? Would it be possible with a fairly straight ...
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2answers
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How to fix bad fundamentals? [closed]
I am a native PHP developer, and have been for about a year or so. I love PHP and it was very easy for me to learn, but I have developed some bad habits along the way due to never having a formal ...
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2answers
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Help understanding server-side scripting
As far as I understand, there are basically 3 options for doing server-side scripting these days:
Using scripting languages that can be directly interpreted/executed by the web server (e.g., PHP and ...
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5answers
553 views
Ruby isn't a PHP generator, right? [closed]
My boss was looking down on me about learning Ruby because "It's just a PHP generator" which I can't find anything about it being so. Is this the case?
I understand that the Rails framework can be ...
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18answers
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How do I “ease into” programming coming from a designer background?
Is there a way I can 'ease in' to programming. Like learning to use/modify CGI scripts to add some functions to a basic html site? Even if it's the only thing I learn it's still useful, right?. Unlike ...
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1answer
614 views
Python and ruby frameworks equivalent to codeignter [closed]
I am a decent php programmer. I had been learning python for some time due to the django hype. But now I find that I don't like django that much. Reason being it does a bit too much by itself. I ...
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2answers
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Why do ruby and python seem to have more community contribution than PHP?
In a recent blog post by Roy Osherove, it is pointed out that his switch from primarily .Net development to ruby development has seen a huge difference in community involvement and really enjoys it.
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Is dynamic language always interpreted?
Looking at most (if not all) dynamic languages [i.e Python, PHP, Perl and Ruby], they are all interpreted. Correct me if I'm wrong. Is there any example of dynamic language that goes through ...
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3answers
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PHP and Ruby: how to leverage both? and, is it worth it?
As you might have noticed from the title, this is not a "PHP or Ruby", or a "PHP vs. Ruby" question. This is a question on how to leverage PHP + Ruby in the same business.
I myself am a PHP ...
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3answers
458 views
Which server side framework/language should I use [closed]
I am an iOS developer. I love objective-c and the cocoa/cocoa-touch framework. I was wondering what's a programming language/ framework for server side programming that best mimics or closely ...
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7answers
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What should someone learn to become a great web-app builder by 2015
My brother just started learning some html/css at school and he loves it. He asked me to give my advice on what languages to learn in order to build great web-apps by the time he leaves school. (2015 ...
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3answers
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PHP or RoR… Which is simpler?
I'd like a server side scripting language for the web either php or ror: to do some dirty simple data fetching and eventually handing it off to my ajax app. I usually use php for this but I keep ...
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3answers
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Recomendations for Front-End to Programming Transition
I am a front-end developer seeking to add programming to my skillset. As with all things, I'm sure that practice and practical application will aid me most, but I am currently having trouble wrapping ...
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7answers
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Is there anyone who has used Python/Ruby and PHP for a long time and still prefer PHP? [closed]
I am usually fascinated by articles defending PHP and the arguments being used. Quite often authors of these types of articles don't mention what experience they have with other languages. Personally ...
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2answers
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Documentations of languages (Ruby, PHP, Python) as XML [closed]
Is there a place where I can get documentations/references of all classes and methods of programming languages, namely Ruby, PHP and Python?
It doesn't have to be XML, as long as it is parse-able and ...
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2answers
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Is a Ruby 'Web App' designed differently than a PHP 'Web Site'?
From my understanding, Ruby is a language that can be used to creat desktop applications. How does this get converted into a 'Web App' - and is a 'Web App' really any different than a Web Site with ...
