Re: [PHP4BETA] Help craft PHP description

I also don't like the part about borrowing syntax from C/Perl/Java. Having a line such as "very easy to learn both for beginners and experienced programmers" would probable be more attractive. Andi At 12:24 PM 5/13/00 -0400, Michael Stearne wrote:

I honestly think though that this would be a better description of what PHP is then talking how to use it. I don't think telling about the syntax of PHP ( "..which borrows syntax from C/Perl/Java....") really matters in a description. People are more interested in if the product they are looking at does the job they are looking to do. Who cares what the syntax is, you can learn that, I think it should focus more on features. I've heard PHP descibed as an application server recently on Macromedia's UltraDev site: "Support for industry-standard application servers

                Build sites for robust industry servers such as Microsoft IIS,
                Allaire ColdFusion, IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic, and
                Netscape Enterprise Server. Easily extend UltraDev to
                support other servers such as PHP and Tango.

" Why not go this route? Michael Mark Nold wrote: How about; PHP is a synergy of organisational data and customer information delivery system. It has extended the inline pre-processed paradigm and is now a powerful metaphor for template enabled proactive development. PHP is the core solution in meeting challenges posed by increased adoption of ERP, EAM, CRM and B2B E-Commerce. PHP is supported and developed by an continually evolving international team that out performs traditional bricks and morter IT companies in vision, delivery and support. PHP will be the key strategic component in your post Y2K business and technical challenges. The scarey thing is that im not sure if im serious or not... mn Mark Nold markn@alverstone.com.au Systems Consultant Change is inevitable, except from vending machines. On Saturday, 13 May 2000 12:35, R. P. Channing Rodgers, M.D. [SMTP:rodgers@nlm.nih.gov] wrote:

Hello, The PHP 4 release is imminent [...] [...] a new description is necessary. We've come up with a proposed description, but we'd like to know if it can be made better [...]

Andrei, With PHP 3, I would have wanted to add that the language was written in the spirit of "little languages" like awk, but simplicity in mind, but I'm not so sure that claim can be made any more with PHP4... 8^) How about: PHP is a simple but powerful cross-platform, general-purpose, open source scripting language. It can be used stand-alone, but is particularly well suited for Web development, and can be embedded within HTML. Its syntax borrows from C, Java, and Perl. It has commands providing for data manipulation, easy access to a number of major databases, and important Internet protocols, and is extensible via an API. It is widley used, and actively supported by a talented and energetic international development and support team. Numerous open source and commercial PHP-based application packages are available. Cheerio, Rick Rodgers

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