What are the benefits of using a compiled solution like .NET of Java over an interpreted solution like PHP or Ruby for building a Web Application/Web Site. It seems like Java or .NET apps would require a lot more overhead compared to a PHP/Rails solution.
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If I were developing a big enterprizy application I would prefer .NET or Java depending upon skills of my team and resources available. But if I were to develop a quicky + clean website, 2.0 kinda thing, I would prefer ROR or PHP.
It's not which is better and which is not, it's just what you are trying to do.
Faheem
2010-10-18 19:04:08
But why? Why not consider an open technology for building an enterprise app? What is it about .net and JAVA, that make them the right solution?
Brian Wigginton
2010-10-18 19:07:52
Enterprise apps are not bound to itself. They have to communicate with other systems. Deployed on forms. Need different input and output sources. Need sophisticated tools to profile, analyze, and other activities. Considering availability of mainstream systems in .NET and Java we are left with no other choices. My reasoning :)
Faheem
2010-10-18 19:41:25
I believe I follow, but still. Why is this something that you would use .NET / Java for over something more open. Of the activities you listed ,I don't recognize any that aren't feasible with an open technology. (btw this is exactly the discussion I was hoping to start, thanks!)
Brian Wigginton
2010-10-19 06:46:19
Also more confidence, you know somebody stands behind this product. They will release updates to bugs and they will listen to you. Bigger community. More technical help online. More media - sponsored of course.
Faheem
2010-10-19 17:06:17