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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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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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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
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Python and ruby frameworks equivalent to codeignter
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
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Which server side framework/language should I use
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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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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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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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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Documentations of languages (Ruby, PHP, Python) as XML
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 ...
