Whenever there is a need for inter-linking hugely databases to generate database driven websites, web programmers or web developers unanimously agree on using PHP programming o
r ASP.Net programming. ASP ( Active-server-pages) and PHP ( Hyper text preprocessor) are considered as the two most popular and standard web programming languages because of their unique advantages over other web development languages. Both ASP.Net and PHP are developed to provide support to dynamic database driven websites. ASP.Net works smoothly on Microsoft products and it can be used with only IIS (Internet Information Server); whereas PHP can be run on any kind of platform as well as it can be connected with different types of databases.
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.Net is comparatively new programming language which was launched in 2002 by Microsoft. This web development language is best for building web applications, web services and dynamic websites. On the other hand PHP was launched in 1995 by Rasmus Lerdorf. It is an open source software and it can be downloaded for free under the PHP license. PHP and ASP.Net have some other differences too, which are elaborated below:
- Database Compatibility
As PHP uses MySQL for the purpose of database connectivity, it is highly flexible in nature. Another important fact is that it will incur extra expenditure because MySQL can be accessed for free. Whereas, ASP.Net uses MS-SQL for connecting database but MS-SQL can not be availed free from Microsoft. - Cost
Linux can be used for running PHP programs and Linux is free operating system. Therefore, the cost of developing a website in PHP language is remarkably low. On the other hand, you need to install Internet Information Server (IIS)on a Windows server platform if you want to run ASP.Net program. As Windows server platform is not a free product, the cost of production is bounded to be increased. - General Run Time
It has been observed that ASP.Net code runs slower than PHP code. This is because ASP.Net utilizes server space while running whereas inbuilt memory space is used by PHP while running. - Coding Simplicity
ASP.Net codes are somewhat complicated and a web developer needs to work hard to get the hang of it. But PHP codes are very simple and a programmer does not have to make a diligent effort because it is comparatively easier than other types of programming languages. - Platform Connectivity Issue
ASP codes are usually run on Windows platforms but if you install ASP-Apache in the server than it can run on Linux platform as well. PHP has a unique advantage in this issue. Its codes can be linked with different types of platforms such as Windows, Linux and UNIX. - Cost of Tools
PHP codes are available for free in various forums and blogs as it is a open source software. Furthermore, some useful tools that can be used in PHP are also available for free. However, no such free tools are available for ASP.Net. - Background Language Support
The codes that are used in PHP are very much similar to that of C++ language and its syntax resembles the syntax used in C and C++. Therefore, if you have a fair knowledge in C++ or C, you will not face any difficulty while coding PHP language. However, the syntax of ASP is more or less similar to that of Visual basic syntax and this is all but simple. - Security
Though PHP can offer enough measures for ensuring data security, ASP. Net is reputed for creating sophisticated techniques to ensure the safety of confidential data. This is the reason why government organizations opt for ASP.Net.
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March 13th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Very nice article! I found it rather enjoyable to read, and it was not completely biased. I love programming with PHP. I am not too fond of the syntax used with ASP, as well. I have noticed much faster execution time on PHP opposed to ASP.NET. The pages load much faster on PHP, typically.
ASP.NET is also nice, but it’s all bassed on what you need to do, and your preference.
September 15th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
What? ASP.NET isn’t tied to MS SQL. You can use any old database you want. I use PostgreSQL on a few. MS also offer a free version of SQL Server with almost all of the same features, but a 4GB database size limit.
ASP.NET isn’t limited in its choice of languages, either. Any .NET language will do, so if you’re used to C, use C++ or C# or Jscript instead of VB.
Speed? ASP.NET compiles, so it runs slower the first time a page is accessed. After that, the code is already in memory, and executes significantly faster than PHP. The framework also has a nice caching feature that enables frequently accessed pages to be served almost instantly.
ASP.NET can also be used without all of its features. If you don’t like Web Forms or Web Controls, use plain old HTML. If you don’t like code-behind, embed your code, ala PHP.
Honestly, ASP.NET is the more professional platform, it just takes longer to learn. Does PHP even offer an application state?
October 29th, 2009 at 2:16 am
ASP.NET will not run efficiently on Apache, I know this from practical experience. Do not try this at home - ASP.NET is for Windows servers only.
February 23rd, 2010 at 8:59 am
Very inaccurate article, like Joseph Bergevin has already said, ASP.NET can be used
with any DB, and also different languages not only VB. If you use C#
it also resembles C++ / Java.
You are not tied to IIS, there’re other servers which can run ASP.NET and they’re are also free.
May 2nd, 2010 at 7:01 am
hi i m ravi , which is best php or .net ….as i m doing bca from m,d university (distance)
and also tell me about networking scope as i m interesting in networing……..so, plz help me
June 29th, 2010 at 11:17 am
Both are server-side technologies and allow to do a lot of things thanks to their huge frameworks out of the box. ASP.NET is a Microsoft technology while PHP is open source. In regard of the hosting, that makes a diffference price wise (PHP/MYSQL is cheaper than ASP.NET/SQL SERVER hosting).
Same if you want to find developers, a MYSQL/PHP dev is cheaer than a ASP.NET.
I would say unless you have good reasons to use ASP.NET (you know a good developer etc), it would be easier for you to use PHP/MySQL.
July 29th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
PHP & ASP.net near about some little difference
Actually active server pages & hypertext preprossesor
we use for internet platform.
ASP codes are usually run on Windows platforms but if you install ASP-Apache in the server than it can run on Linux platform as well. PHP has a unique advantage in this issue. Its codes can be linked with different types of platforms such as Windows, Linux and UNIX.
Cost of Tools