Which language you prefer for creating dynamic web sites and why?
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First, let me clarify.  Some have said Javascript or VBScript.  These are client-side programming languages, in other words, they run on the viewer's computer.  They are very limited in what they can do.\n\nPHP, Java, VB, and ASP are all server-side.  That means they create html code dynamically and then send it to the viewer's computer.  It can include Javascript and VBscript along with the HTML.\n\nFor server-side languages, I prefer PHP hands down.  Nearly all dynamic sites require using a database, and PHP has native functions built in for handling database results.  PHP was designed for web site design from the start and with PHP 5 has become truly object-oriented.  It runs faster than Java, and is cross platform (unlike ASP, which only runs on Windows OS).\n\nIt is also open-source (read free).
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Are you looking at those languages specifically or any scripting language to build dynamic webpages with?  If the latter I would recommend starting with PHP.  It is easier to learn and it is free.  Most webhosts offer it and there are tons of tutorials out there.  If you want to just try it out on your computer, I'd recommend XAMPP.  It is a working version of Apache, Mysql, PHP and Perl all together in one easy-to-install package.  I keep a copy on my USB drive so I can do my development anywhere.
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Most popular seems to be ASP.NET. Pages usually (but not always) end in .aspx\n\nAJAX is another new technology that sort of combines ActiveX and Javascript in a way that adds some "live" functionality to sites. Google Maps, for example, uses it.\n\nSome sites still use Perl.\n\nContrary to the other poster, I have yet to see any major Fortune 500 site written in PHP. \n\nFor the money, learn/use ASP.NET. It's the de facto standard today.\n\nKind regards.
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The nice thing about PHP is you don't need to have an extensive programming background (though the latest version has made it so traditional programmers can code how 'normal' programmers code).\n\nIt's great to use for creating dynamic and interactive websites and it's quite easy.  Another great reason to try it is the fact that it's open source.  This has led to thousands of websites with code examples, help, and actual applications you can grab and use for free.\n\nI've been using PHP for over 5 years now professionally, and can't recommend it more for someone in your position.  I've linked a tutorial below...check it out and I'm sure it'll give you a better idea of whether or not PHP is for you.
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Dynamic pages are generated on servers that take advantage of PHP or any other dynamic scripting language (Ruby on Rails, ASP.net, Cold Fusion, etc.).\n\nTo have "dynamic content" I'm assuming you would want user-generated content or some sort of content-management system instead of hard coding html. \n\nThis is accomplished using a database. One of choice for starters is MySQL. You basically make a site using in-line php & html, then connect to a database using php, then grab some data off of it and display it.\n\nI'll make an example fake php script:\n\n<?php\n  $db_connection = mysql_connect($server, $username, $pass) or die("could not connect to my mysql database!");\n?>\n<html>\n<head><title>Hello World! This is my site</title></head>\n<body>\n<h1>This header is some static (unchanging) content!</h1>\n<?php\n // this is a comment. now will get things off the DB\n $query = "SELECT * FROM posts ORDER BY time DESC LIMIT 1";\n  // the above query is in "SQL syntax"... it means "get everything from the table 'posts' and order the results by when they were created limited only to the most recent one"\n  \n  // then we run the query:\n  $result = mysql_query($query);\n  $data = mysql_fetch_array($result);\n\necho "This was posted by " . $data['user'] . " on " . $data['time'] . " and the content is " . $data['content'] . "<br />";\n\n?>\n  Here's some garbage after the dynamic content. It would change of course if you had something new in your DB every now and then!\n</body>\n</html>
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Depends. It's better in some ways because it has a large base of users and support, so it's easy to get help and learn how to do things. Along the same lines, it's widely installed, so 90% of the time, anything you write in PHP can be moved to any other server you come across.\n\nBut, any language is fine. Some are better than others for different things, and you won't actually be able to notice which language is better until you're good enough in a language to notice. And at that point you'll be versed enough in programming to be able to quickly pick up a different language.\n\nRuby is nice to program. Relatively easy. And the framework, Rails, makes rapid web application development painless. But so too, does ColdFusion.\n\nThe worst programmers I've ever known used Java and .Net. But this is more a factor of them being taught by crappy professors to under-achieving comp sci majors in colleges all over the world.
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Dreamweaver is the best. Easy to use and handles dynamic content very well.
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I like Microsoft Front Page the best.  I also use DreamWeaver.  Both have features that the other one doesn't.  \n\nFor instance, I like the Microsoft Front Page "Include" feature.  \n\nBut I like the fact that Dreamweaver attempts to make javascript and other apache features work, so you see a fully integrated page.   \n\nGood Luck and Happy Computing.
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Personally I would suggest either Java or C# (C-Sharp).  Both of these languages lend themselves to very easy code and easily debugable code.  Both will easily allow you to connect to a Database and do what you need.  As far as output and looks, they're both really similar, if you choose to do a web front it you can use html and all the features of html to aide the design and output.  \n\nIf you choose C++, it will be extreemly difficult to get what you want done.  It will take far more effort to connect to a data back in C++ than it would in Java or C#. \n\nVB is very easy as well, but personally i hate it.  It is far too simple, and you loose flexability.\n\nHope this helps..
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what langauge do you use asp/php?\nexplain more.
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As a web designer, my choice of software lies with the Adobe (formerly Macromedia) Suite. Adobe Photoshop along with Dreamweaver and Flash can be a powerful combination and is what I generally use to develop site. \n\nNotepad is always useful too, as Dreamweaver can create more code than what is needed.
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Depends on what aspect of the web you are talking about?  For a web server you would want to run tests for load handling, page response time, multi-request timings, file security and server security.\n\nIf you are talking about a web site development then you need to test for security, proper data returns for queries, valid and responsive links, and displaying of dynamic content if that is included.  Some sites will have additional tests depending on the design.  A DHTML sites has different needs and expectations then a portal site like My.YAHOO.com
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flash is 'flashy' (haha, i know....) but i do web design for a living and the basics of a site should sit on css/javascript and php/perl if you can run server-side processing.  learn that stuff first (it's a lot), then move on to playing with graphics
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Major sites often use complex content management systems (CMS).  Those CMS' can vary in function, platform and language.  Yahoo's system is proprietary and uses a hybrid of a couple of things.\n\nContent management systems make it easy for large organizations to manage their internal/external web portals and maintain the look of a web site consistent across all the different sites they may publish.\n\nIf you are looking for a universally good way to create and manage a site, create XML files, and then use XSLT to turn those files into XHTML.\n\nThe great thing about XML is that you can use it in all major platforms, languages and browsers.
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PHP if you want it to run everywhere and / or want to take advantage of the PHP libraries.  Ruby on Rails if you are don't know PHP and / or are playing around.  Realy you have to play with both check out the pros and cons and decide for yourself.
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HyperText Markup Language...
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Any languale is fine as long as the logic can be implemented in it, the choice of language is mostly dependent on the other specs like:\n\n1. Speed (ease) of implementation\n2. Output Speed\n\nFor ease of implementation one will prefer scripting language like PHP or Perl that is easier to work with in Web Domain.\n\nBut if speed is the priority then there is nothing better than a compiled language, like C++.