Am I right?

[zoobie]

Since my host has both CGI and PHP, which do you recommend I use? I'm just using 2 scripts: a form and recommend site

I've seen boards using CGI...and they're slow.

I've seen boards with PHP and they're fast.

Although the scripting I'm going to run isn't a board and is much simpler, I'm thinking PHP is going to be less of a resource hog and faster.

Am I right?

Or does it really matter since it's on their server anyway?

Advantages/disadvantages? Which is more secure?

Thanks :classic2:

 

[Seldimis]

Try the language fits you. PHP is faster but for big scripts (no much faster). The choice is yours. Will you use SQL ? If yes make it in Perl better cause many hosts give cgi than php.

 

[LastActionHero]

It depends. If you site is high traffic I would recommend PHP with a mySQL backend if it's low or moderate traffic CGI will suffice.

Ultimately it boils down to how good a script is coded

Good coding in Perl=Good coding in PHP

I'm sure Dusty will agree.

 

[Dusty]

And I do.

 

[zoobie]

Thanks all

Now, could anyone recommend a well coded PHP script for:

1) Recommend this site?
2) Form?

Thanks again :classic2:

 

[spork]

i think http://www.phpscriptcenter.com have free scripts to do both those things...

but if i were you i´d go to 1phpstreet.com and look for a simple tutorial on the subject of forms with php... even if you know no php what so ever it´ll take you a minute or two to understand how to make forms with php... its usually easier to customize stuff to your liking if you write them yourself... then again, if they don´t work theres no one to blame but yourself...