Key differences between perl and php

I used to be a die hard perl fan…. as php had nothing for me. But I was forced to learn php for several websites and oh man, it was easier. Ever since then about a year and half ago I have avoided perl for the most part. But here is where perl really excells.

1. It can access files faster than php
2. While uploading files it is possiable to first record the size of the file that is being downloaded. This is useful for an upload progress bar

Number 2 above is really the heart and sole of my re-kindled attraction to perl. Because you can record the save of the files on their way before they are done that means that the script is excuted before the uploaded files are finished. Perl also give you so much more power to do what you want with the input headers.

PHP has a vast number of built in functions, but these functions limit your abality to do truely specalized tasks.

In conclusion, perl is more hardcore. But php has a soft spot in my heart for those tender moments where perl is too rough

• Mar 01, 10:21 AM
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• posted by Lamb