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I'm using PHP because it's quick, and I know it. After things (hopefully) get going, I hope to migrate over to Python + Django.
by vital101 16y ago
I'm using PHP because it's quick, and I know it. After things (hopefully) get going, I hope to migrate over to Python + Django.
- jbail 16y agoUsing what you know is smart. Planning to migrate a new language "just because" I would re-think. Rewriting an entire codebase is a TON of work. I'd either just go with PHP or go with Python. If you really do think you will need to switch languages for some reason in the future, I'd make the switch now. It'll take a little more time up front but the long term benefit will be worth it. Rewriting a codebase is something your customers can't see. It won't drive in more sales. It'll just take up time when you should be laser focused on adding features, pivoting if need be and driving bottom line growth. If you do decide to go with Python, contact me if you need help or get stuck and I'll be more than happy to give you a hand. Also, consider using Pylons. It doesn't get the press that Django does, but it's very nice and is my Python framework of choice.
- castis 16y agoNot to be a jerk but once you get going. You wont end up switching to python+django. It'll stay php because you'll be focusing on other things like maintaining the existing code and adding functionality. If you, at one point, want to go with python, i suggest doing that now.