Any web designers on here?

[Unicorn Jeff]

Trying to get into making websites again and have some questions about java, and php.

[BMCSean]

What questions?

[motoman]

Trying to get into making websites again and have some questions about java, and php.

Brush up on your HTML 5 brah, that's where it's all going.

[Nash B.]

Java or JavaScript?

jQuery is a lightweight JavaScript framework that has made using JavaScript to do client-side stuff pretty simple. AngularJS is a little heavier JavaScript framework but it's very powerful. jQuery has a pretty short learning curve but it's limited. Angular has a much steeper learning curve but it's MVC-driven and loaded with features to build a complete web application.

And then there's Twitter Bootstrap for your styling and themes.

[abecx]

If you're going to make a website thats more than just static content, Ruby is the way to go. You can get a framework up and running a lot quicker from what I've seen. PHP is good too with things like Cake, but I find Ruby has a bigger following in regards to more advanced usage.

[Gasser64]

If you're going to make a website thats more than just static content, Ruby is the way to go. You can get a framework up and running a lot quicker from what I've seen. PHP is good too with things like Cake, but I find Ruby has a bigger following in regards to more advanced usage.

What do you think of python and its uses?

[abecx]

I think python is best used for behind the scenes processing. Typically I prefer sites that use ruby for front end, MariaDB/MySQL for data storing ( yes even nosql type storing for lazy developers ), and python for any business logic. Most companies don't want to spend that kind of money for something that indepth. Python is great for companies that have revolving door employees which is quite common to be honest. Not that other languages can't be written as strict.

Personally I would use PERL for business processes because its more lax in its syntax and its usually quicker.