what are the differences between using, say CGI::Application and HTML::Mason? I'm guessing it has to do with code separation?

I didn't do CGI::Application so far (should I give it a try?) - but envision it as a all-or-nothing solution for a given web project - whereas Mason is conceptually a lightweight thing close to PHP or JSP and can even be used as an additional templating system for big ships like Catalyst sites.

see: Comparison

Another thing: I use both, PHP and Perl (and several other tools too) - and I think PHP *is* an appropriate solution for most small Web projects where the client is hosted on a cheap server (running *only* PHP, of course). Another Comparison (register w/fantasy name to download ;-).

Regards

mwa

In reply to Re^3: From PHP to Perl - Should I, and how? by mwah
in thread From PHP to Perl - Should I, and how? by salazar

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