I have now been programming PHP for over a year, and while I used to do a lot of PERL i know find i use PHP always. The reason being is that to really get the full power of PERL requires loading new modules and configuring them. Whereas with PHP its all there by default of the compilation and all the configuration is located in one file that is easy to edit and display if needed. While I support PHP/Perl driven websites, I also look at the fact that Perl has been around for quite a long time, which to me suggests the main reason for its power, and that PHP (whos adaptation is un precedented) is even being considered with it is a huge achievment. While nowhere in the near future do I see PHP replacing PERL, I think someday it will happen. And thats my $.02;)
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I have now been programming PHP for over a year, and while I used to do a lot of PERL i know find i use PHP always. The reason being is that to really get the full power of PERL requires loading new modules and configuring them. Whereas with PHP its all there by default of the compilation and all the configuration is located in one file that is easy to edit and display if needed. While I support PHP/Perl driven websites, I also look at the fact that Perl has been around for quite a long time, which to me suggests the main reason for its power, and that PHP (whos adaptation is un precedented) is even being considered with it is a huge achievment. While nowhere in the near future do I see PHP replacing PERL, I think someday it will happen. And thats my $.02 ;)