1.6Sport
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Can someone tell me some advantages of using Javascript over CGI.
Why is Javascript better than CGI? Cheers
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Doug
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javascript is client side and CGI is server side.
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1.6Sport
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Would i be right in saying Javascript is fairly easy to code where as CGI is technically not a language, you have to use Perl or C or C++ to program in CGI
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James
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I wouldn't say Javascript is particularly easy.
What are you trying to achieve?
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Ian
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1999 want their exam question back.
CGI isn't a language, it's a technique. You have to use a language like Perl (old), C or C++ (compiled and generally only used where good utilisation of your hosting resources is required) or PHP or ASP which are both modern and in use these days.
PHP is generally hosted on Unix servers although Windows can do it, ASP is generally Microsoft only and although there is Unix server software that will dispense ASP it's not usually not such a robust solution.
PHP integrates well with MySQL database, both of which are open source which is why you'll generally see it on forum and non-profit type of web sites as well as larger apps which are also open source. CS is PHP/MySQL.
ASP integrates well with MS SQL Server and does trick things like NT Domain authentication and things of that nature. The latter is usually why you'll find it on company intranets.
Let me know my grade.
[Edited on 28-05-2008 by Ian]
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ed
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I'll give you a B+ 
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liamC
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
1999 want their exam question back.
CGI isn't a language, it's a technique. You have to use a language like Perl (old), C or C++ (compiled and generally only used where good utilisation of your hosting resources is required) or PHP or ASP which are both modern and in use these days.
PHP is generally hosted on Unix servers although Windows can do it, ASP is generally Microsoft only and although there is Unix server software that will dispense ASP it's not usually not such a robust solution.
PHP integrates well with MySQL database, both of which are open source which is why you'll generally see it on forum and non-profit type of web sites as well as larger apps which are also open source. CS is PHP/MySQL.
ASP integrates well with MS SQL Server and does trick things like NT Domain authentication and things of that nature. The latter is usually why you'll find it on company intranets.
Let me know my grade.
[Edited on 28-05-2008 by Ian]
G (for Geek  )
[Edited on 29-05-2008 by liamC]
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xa0s
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As Ian said -- two completely different things! It's like asking whether you should use sausages or eggs!
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