I don't think you can say a specific language is better than others. Each has its advantages but also disadvantages. It depends on the project you are working on. For example when I've to do database access I prefer JSP because I can use JDBC which is very good and provides a lot of possibilities. On the other hand, for a simple guestbook or something like that I prefer PHP. I think the best is a mixture of different languages. One problem with JSP is that it is very expensive to get webspace on which you can run JSPs or servlets. Free webspace with JSP is much more difficult to find. Webspace with PHP is very easy to find an also doesn't cost very much. Greetings, staph

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well, you shouldn't say that way my buddy, jsp or common i call it java techlogy is more powerful than php, php is develop and optimzed for just the web page area, but java is designed for some big complex secure applicaton/systems, doubtless php is much easier in the begining, but how's later if you application became big and big and you need to use distributed archtech of you system, you will find php can do nothing or it's a nightmare, but java is good, it can handle it easyly ,

ok one word, if you just wanna to develop small website withou complex application or logical procudure. ok php is your best choice, otherwise, fellow most portal websites' way use java with some framework like Spring, Struts and Hibernate etc...

 

 

 

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It is depend on the problem you try to solve
JSP offer complex and more secure technology, while PHP offers fast solution.
If you need complex remote procedure call, you need JSP, but if you only need simple message and data delivery, PHP is for you

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It mostly depends on the project itself. If it's a small one php will do just fine. But if you intend to build something big, evergrowing and with a lot of complexity and still you need to keep it neat and easy to maintain, I'll say go for JSP. But have in mind that it is far harder to find free JSP than PHP hosting. One more advantage...And here is the greatest advantage of developing in JSP....Whenever you reach a dead end in writing your J2EE app there is always someone that can help you out there on the numerous java forums.

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It totally depends on what you are using it for, for normal everyday applications I think php will be better but if we are talking about enterprise level kind of applications were lots of security is involved I would think that the better option would be jsp. Php has more user support and you can find help almost anywhere though.

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JSP is usually used for big enterprise application and PHP for smaller ones

But I think newest version PHP has major upgrade which make it able to make enterprise application equal to those built using JSP.

And, I feel that JSP is overcomplex, so I choose PHP

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Just a short interesting analogy I've heard fro a friend:

Java and JSP are like obsessive-compulsive people who cannot seem to trust their programmers/developers. It's a lot like they're thinking, "You are a developer. You are prone to mistakes. It is my job to call attention to even the tiniest of your mistakes. I know I'm slow but that's because I'm nitpicking your work so shut up and wait for me to finish."

C and PHP, on the other hand, are like totally gullible slobs. They trust their developers, sometimes a bit too much. "I know you can do it," they say. "If something goes wrong, though, it's not my problem 'coz maybe you want that something to go wrong. Maybe you aren't making mistakes but just doing that $#!+ on purpose. Go ahead I won't stop you."

So in the end of our dinner, I was even more befuddled with visions of talking programs. Still, though, it all depends on your needs. For general-purpose web development, though, I think PHP is better.

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I think I prefer PHP because it\'s much easier. Plus it\'s object-oriented. It uses the same classes and objects functions as JAVA. Besides, some JAVA developers are trying to get to developing Javascript/AJAX applications with the help of Google Web Toolkit.

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