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What Do You Think About Using PHP For Software Development by ClintonNzedimma(m): 4:38pm On Dec 02, 2017 |
Hello programmers, pls what do you think about using php for mainstream windows desktop app development, I need your opinion on this issue, thanks |
Re: What Do You Think About Using PHP For Software Development by Silverman42(m): 10:28am On Dec 03, 2017 |
It is not a bad idea if you will be using php desktop and the likes for your development. But one thing to have in mind is the kind of app you will be developing. If the app is going to be a paid and distributable app, a tech savvy client who loves to explore a lot could go into the directory of the app and easily tweak any form of authentication you might set up in the app, turn the app free and distribute it generally without your knowledge because it is of course........php (text editor friendly). On the other hand, if it is client-specific, the client will only be concerned the about the app's productivity. Hence, he/she will be scared to break the app in any way. 2 Likes |
Re: What Do You Think About Using PHP For Software Development by ClintonNzedimma(m): 3:05pm On Dec 03, 2017 |
Silverman42:finally, a reply...thank you for your response... |
Re: What Do You Think About Using PHP For Software Development by Cooldude68(m): 9:08pm On Dec 03, 2017 |
Php is a server-side scripting language for building web apps! Not desktop applications! If desktop app is what you wanna dive into, u can go for C# with Microsoft SQL Server or MySQL for ur backend Always use the right tool for d right job. 2 Likes |
Re: What Do You Think About Using PHP For Software Development by ClintonNzedimma(m): 9:33am On Dec 04, 2017 |
Cooldude68:true tho |
Re: What Do You Think About Using PHP For Software Development by agwaisrael(m): 8:00pm On Dec 05, 2017 |
Cooldude68:PHP is a popular general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited to web development. Fast, flexible and pragmatic, PHP powers everything from your blog to the most popular websites in the world. What can PHP do? That noted, it is just not the best tool out there. 3 Likes |
Re: What Do You Think About Using PHP For Software Development by ClintonNzedimma(m): 9:44pm On Dec 05, 2017 |
agwaisrael:thank you |
Re: What Do You Think About Using PHP For Software Development by agwaisrael(m): 11:18pm On Dec 05, 2017 |
Re: What Do You Think About Using PHP For Software Development by ClintonNzedimma(m): 11:30pm On Dec 05, 2017 |
agwaisrael:Dhtml81 built one application you can use for windows app development but it was too slow...had to opt for phpdesktop.... its on github |
Re: What Do You Think About Using PHP For Software Development by agwaisrael(m): 11:25pm On Dec 07, 2017 |
ClintonNzedimma: That guy is famous on Nairaland though. Speed is one of the reason I'll advice against php for gui application development. This kind of development requires access to native device functionality; threading for instance. You can implement these things yourself, but that's extra complexity. Phpdesktop works using mongoose, a lightweight server (think malnurished apache). This creates the need for a server call. There's more on this topic. It's actually more efficient to have a node-based platform for your desktop development, because node provides direct link between your front-end and back-end ; eg in nwjs, you can access your nodejs modules from the browser gui. #nuff_said 1 Like |
Re: What Do You Think About Using PHP For Software Development by ClintonNzedimma(m): 1:32am On Dec 08, 2017 |
agwaisrael:Thank you very much, I think PHP can do just CRUD functions on desktop...Although c# is advised but wouldn't mind doing something abstract |
Re: What Do You Think About Using PHP For Software Development by olarid01: 6:38am On Dec 08, 2017 |
I think people should use appropriate tool for appropriate situation. Why will you even consider using php for desktop development? It may work but the performance will be horrible compared to the right language. The same thing goes for using JAVA for a windows app(with no intention of supporting another OS), it will work but the performance won't be as good as it should have been. .....my thoughts though. |
Re: What Do You Think About Using PHP For Software Development by agwaisrael(m): 9:31am On Dec 08, 2017 |
olarid01: Well, you know people still use fortran. Same reason people are pushing for hybrid apps. If you have a working solution why learn a different language? |
Re: What Do You Think About Using PHP For Software Development by olarid01: 12:01pm On Dec 08, 2017 |
agwaisrael: Well, you may be right, but I'd rather learn an appropriate language for a platform rather than giving myself headaches. The fact that I'm a .Net developer doesn't mean I will develop an asp.net app for Linux, it may work, but I'd rather learn php and avert myself of the headaches that will later come up. 1 Like |
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