web compare: PHP vs ASP.NET vs JAVA + JSP
Here are a few pro's and con's of the languages: PHP ASP.NET Java + JSP Pro's 1. User friendly, java/javascript type syntax 2. Minimal learning curve for small applications 3. Great array of functions predefined in the system 4. Loads of cheap hosting options 5. Loads of tutorials and pre-written scripts 1. OOP based environment. 2. Allows for rapid development inside the correct IDE's 3. Strongly Typed 4. Java/javascript type syntax 5. Strong graphics manipulation ability 1. OOP 2. Strongly typed 3. Strong Graphics Manipulation ability 4. Loads of API's 5. Open Source Con's 1. Code can get messy quickly if project is not managed properly. 2. Not strongly typed 3. Security depends on the knowledge of the developer 4. Configurations might change depending on host 1. Costly IDE's 2. Steep learning curve for beginner 1. Slow performing IDE's 2. Steep learning curve