What is the best server side language for Ajax implementation - PHP, java, Ruby, .net?

Question

For implementing heavy use of Ajax in a website with a very rich client interface what would be the best server side language to use - PHP, ruby on rails, java, .net. Which would be the worst.

Answer 1

presumably a language with inherent XML support



I would steer clear of .net since its idea of XML is non-standard (ms specific in most areas)



java 1.5 fully supports XML parsing and generation, the real advantage here is its cross platform support



Ruby is said to be make the most logical sense syntactically , so I would suggest this language. If portability isn't an issue.



PHP's latest incarnation is said to be very powerful, however I don't see any distinct advantages in using it

Answer 2

Best Server Side Language

Answer 3

One of the best Server side scripting language is PHP. I Think PHP support Ajax. JSP also good server side scripting language (Java based). Ajax supports JSP. I don't have not much idea on ruby on rails and .net.

Answer 4

The "best" depends on you. Which one do you feel more comfortable programming with?, which one suits your specific needs, is it going to be used to do a lot of math?, or is it going to handle tons of traffic and db queries? All those things need to be taken in to consideration when choosing a server side language for your application.



AJAX is not a server side language, its client side (javascript) and it is used to make request to the server where you could use any server side languare that you mentioned.



If you still dont know which language you want to use or learn, try reading http://www.sitepoint.com/article/server-side-language-right

to see some info on all the languages available. You also need to take into account, if you want to, the cost of hosting.

Answer 5

AJAX itself is a Server side technology I don't think you need any other language for AJAX support.



All other languages Support AJAX with some extensions

Answer 6

What "is best" is really a subjective question. Most of the ajax libs available in various flavors share many common features. In that case it is my opinion is that what is best is determined by the tools and documentation. I would vote for Microsoft's Visual Web Developer Express(free) and Atlas(also free).

Answer 7

these all langauges are the matter of taste, they r like coffie and tea...

i have only used php with ajax so can say realy.