Backend programming with Flash

[raufaamir]

I am novice in backend programming field. I want to learn language like asp,php,xml etc. Can anyone guide me that which language is worth and best friend of Flash(integration with flash).

Thanks

[deamothul]

I love the flash and php combination, maybe this can get you started a bit.

http://www.actionscripts.co.uk/tutor.../03/index.html

[kgtrip]

PHP the best
(cause I'm working with it

but lets get serious
1. PHP open source, and the majority sites on the net is going to use this language.
2. ASP , Microsoft technology, less secure.
3. JSP I almost didn't see examples about combining flash and JSP but I really didn't look for it

[XcVbSdRw]

not to get into a religious war here but...

I really like ASP. tons of free support for it all over the net. our clients are generally more comfortable with the idea of using Microsoft technology; most are corporate types not yet embracing open source.

I have no experience yet with Cold Fusion but you could probably make a good case that it is a great choice for working with Flash becase of the Macromedia connection. many of the new books on rich internet apps use Flash and CF for their examples.

bottom line, check out several options (ASP, PHP, CF, etc.) and pick the one you prefer. they all work well.

[JerryScript]

For true flash/backend integration, check out the Ming library for generating SWF files via several languages (PHP, Perl, Java, C, C++, Python)

I don't even use the Flash IDE, instead rely upon the PHP/Ming wrappers to create SWF movies, and with the latest CVS versions, you are limited only by your imagination!

[raufaamir]

Definitely each language would have a unique speciality.
I will go for the easiest.

thanks for your suggestions guys.

[mxgen]

just a question...

what does the php+flash combination have over the asp+flash combination?

can php do everything asp can? i mean, database access?

i do program asp... but every board i go... i hear the preference of php over asp.... help!

[nucleuz]

Originally posted by mxgen
just a question...

what does the php+flash combination have over the asp+flash combination?

Runs on almost any platform out there
Open source
Large percentage of hosts have php installed
Easy to learn

can php do everything asp can? i mean, database access?

database access: pretty much any db you can poke a stick at you can use with php, so no problem there

i do program asp... but every board i go... i hear the preference of php over asp.... help!

My preference: php, wouldn't touch asp unless I got really well paid, and then it must be asp.net with C#

[JerryScript]

PHP - easier to learn, more documentation, extensions out the a** including afmphp for remoting and Ming for SWF generation

ASP - the pick of most coporations who already have other systems from MS, and therefor easier to get hired by such

Best bet, learn both, never stop learning!

[cis4life]

agree with jerryscript,

But honestly...

First off, don't go asp, if your looking into that route go .NET (asp.net using either C# or VB.Net)

More people use php cause its free, and open source. PHP is great, I use it daily for sites for my clients. But when a BIG project comes about, I go with .NET (way more scaleable, faster, and when it comes down to it, .NET will flex its muscles to any lang.)

So bottom line... If you looking at moreless smaller to mid size web projects and you want to use an open source lang. By all means PHP, but if your looking for scaliability, power, and flexablility, I say go with .NET.

just my 2 cents,
Cedric

[mxgen]

thank you guys!

well, i am using asp 3 only right now... so i guess i should learn the .NET framework and use ASP.Net with c...

though i'd have to learn c as well... and i only use visual basic 6...

and! i will try learning php... what do you guys mean by opensource?