Re: Perl from PHP

I'm not sure this opinion will get any respect around here, but I suggest you have a rethink.

If it's feasible to stay in one language for a project then you should do so. A mix of PERL and PHP makes for a project that's less maintainable in the long run.

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Re^2: Perl from PHP by greengaroo (Hermit) on Nov 07, 2012 at 20:09 UTC
But sometimes, you don't have a choice. Particularly when you try to integrate new and old systems. Remember: Perl is the Force that binds the galaxy together... or was it duck tape? I'm not sure... Testing never proves the absence of faults, it only shows their presence. -- greengaroo	[reply]
Re^3: Perl from PHP by space_monk (Chaplain) on Nov 07, 2012 at 20:35 UTC
Yes, true, but on the facts presented this isn't the problem in this case. It's performing actions like the one proposed that results in the requirement for programming Duck Tape in the first place.....	[reply]