learning a new web programming language

[PaulAndrews]

hi

I am thinking perhaps to learn a new web programming language - obviously there're quite a few out there - which language should I be advised to start off with? Is there any preference in order of learning (i.e. best learn this one as the next one is easier after this etc!)

I am keen on ASP - but what about PHP, MySQL etc etc?

Thanks

 

[sweevo]

Some options for you: ASP, ASP.Net, PHP, CGI, Coldfusion.

Of those I am personally experienced (mostly) in ASP. I have no problems with it at all but there are many who have different preferences. And, of course, ASP will only (pretty much) run on IIS servers which may limit you.

If you know VB or VBScript then you're a good way there with ASP already (and, of course you can use other languages such as JScript with it).

I would also have to say that ASP is probably the easiest to use.

However, you might want to look into ASP.Net, as this is the future where ASP is concerned and is massively more powerful, but still very young.

I know that PHP is powerful, popular and pretty easy to learn. Coldfusion is less common and you need to buy the server extensions to use it.

There is tons of info/tutorials/advice/samples available on the Internet; I'll dig out some addresses for you...

 

[sweevo]

OK, some resources that might help...

http://www.4guysfromrolla.com

http://www.aspin.com

http://www.asp101.com

http://www.gotdotnet.com

http://www.php.net

http://www.w3c.org

http://www.wdvl.com