Re: Compare php and jsp?

I don't know of any good independent direct comparisons, but having worked with both I have some thoughts. > 1. Speed Both are fairly fast. IMHO, unless there are significant differences, speed is the last thing to compare. If there's a speed issue, usually it's with the user's connection to the Internet. > 2. Scalarbility Java takes this one. While a great tool for what it's designed for, PHP is somewhat limited to Web programming. Java can be used for everything from simple contact forms to full-fledged, non-Web systems. > 3. Function ( Api available ) Again, I think Java wins this one. With JDBC it has abstract database connection, plus a really diverse collection of Class libraries. That being said, JSP is also a memory hog, and Tomcat is still in its early stages.