PHP, Java, web applications

PHP, Java

[rodriguez1804]

Hey guys,

I am curios. How do many of these websites build web applications using java, c++, and all these other non-scripting languages and link them to php, or get those applications to work with web languages.

For example,If I wanted to build an application that would do some heavy computing, I would want that do be donne with C++, but then how would I go about to linking that application to my website? How would I get them to interact? Say Java and PHP OR c++ and php? I am really confused on this and have no idea how some website accomplish this, nor do I have any idea where to start?

Thanks a lot for helping out!

[coopster]

The common gateway interface (CGI) allows you to use any language you want on your server. See the Apache documentation for more information. Also, system commands can often be invoked from within server-side scripting languages. You have quite a few options with PHP when it comes to system program execution [php.net].

[rodriguez1804]

Thanks a lot coopster!

As simple as the answer was, I had no idea whatsoever. Now at least, I can start digging up further info on this subject. Thanks again!