Week 9 : 4 Mac 2011 (Reflection)...

Introduction to Web-based Development...

1) Differences between ASP and PHP.

    a) Server


       ASP > Needs a Microsoft Server
       PHP > Using Linux or Unix Server & NT Server (updated PHP)


    b) Database connectivity


       ASP > MS-SQL (Microsoft Product) - need to purchase the product
       PHP > My SQL (free)


    c) Speeds


       ASP > Slow
       PHP > Quick (Security better)


    d) Language


       ASP > Visual basic programming
       PHP > C / C++ Programming


    e) Platform


       ASP > Window-based platform (can run in Linux platform with install                       ASP- APACHE program
       PHP > Windows, Solaris, Unix, Linux

2) Basic skills about :

     a) Insert image

     b) Hyperlink to other files

     c) Link to e-mail

     d) Link to webpage

    e ) Anchor