Re: I couldn't understand why PHP is so popular. The PHP code looks so horrible compared with Java.

tenxian schreef:
Could you put up with the horrible PHP code?

Dear Mr. Troll,

I expect you mastered both Java and PHP before spitting your wisdom?
Is that correct?

I coded a few years in both languages, and can only say I need LOADS of time to get things done in Java (J2EE/tomcat).
My honest estimate is that I code around 3-4 times faster in PHP, and I produce readable code.

In Java, you needs to have intimate knowledge of all classes interfaces you use, even to get the most modests tasks done.
Personally, I don't see the advantage of Java above PHP when it comes to serverside programming.
For me PHP is easier to read, easier to understand, and easier to maintain. Above that: PHP is less errorprone since you don't need to know hundreds of classes/interfaces to do basic stuff.

Now I wonder, what made you post this?

Regards,
Erwin Moller
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