ASP v PHP

[Simon606]

Hi guys

Got a scenario for you. Say your web developer is proficient in ASP and can supply a custom built social networking site for you.

Do you go with the custom ASP solution or start with a PHP open source script like Drupal for example? Which solution would you choose for a myspace style social networking site and why?

[rogerd]

Both ASP and PHP are capable platforms. LAMP servers are more common these days, but if your coder knows ASP well and can code the solution you need efficiently, why not go that route?

On the other hand, if something like Drupal does 90% of what you need, then perhaps that would be a good starting point. Chances are, though, you'll need a PHP coder to make it do what you want.

[kappaknight]

I am kind of facing this problem myself. I myself knows asp well but with the huge wave of .net programmers showing up in the world phasing out classic ASP, I think I may be switching over to php for my web redesign. It sucks cause right now my site is in .net but I don't understand it enough to manage it.

[maximillianos]

We are building a huge social site for a client right now with Drupal. It is a great starting point with all the pre-built modules, but you will still need a PHP programmer to customize it. Customization are not hard since the Drupal framework is very easy to work with, but it does require in-depth PHP knowledge.

[Simon606]

Hi Maximillianos

I see you chose Drupal. Would you say this is the best script to use for a social networking site?

thanks

[maximillianos]

It has a lot of pre-built modules for doing some social networking type functionality. I, however, am not very familiar with what other options are out there... since my client chose this CMS for other reasons.

You can check out the modules on the drupal.org site.

It definitely requires a good PHP programmer to get everything setup and customized.