what language to choose for web based application?

[garik111]

Hi.
I have experience with C,C++,Java,PHP,ASP. But Now I would like to create a site based on google maps api where user will create route on the map, and then store it at server memory by coordinates. I know that google maps use java script, but I want to know how or by what language I can take coordinates and store it on server memory and then make some calculation with it?
Thanks a lot.
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[weegillis]

As you'll soon discover, JavaScript is the language of the web for browsers. But if you have proprietary bits you want to protect, then you'll want it in PHP on the server side. ASP or other server language would also apply. The XMLHTTPRequest is what you'll use to talk between the two using AJAX in your JavaScript.

You may even have ways to create some of your really private code in Java, but I'd be in way over my head if said any more. I did find this page about Java support in mobiles: What Mobile Phones Support Java?

You'll need to clear your head to start learning JavaScript as there are many differences in this language from all the others. Logic may be very much the same, as logic goes, but the apparatus is quite removed from the rest.

The way JS handles types is one thing that will stand out, and the missing associative arrays is another (though there is a powerful substitute: the object, which is a basis for JSON). The OOP side of it is where you'll encounter Classes. Once you have the JS mechanics down, your programming expertise will be able to shine. Best of luck.

[williamc]

Simple answer: front end stuff that displays to user and you want to be manipulated on the users computer you should do in javascript, for the actual creation of the initial content you display you will IMO, be better off with a server side language such as php, perl, asp, etc.

[thomas]

We are using the C,C++,Java,Data Structure.

[samaustin141]

At my point of view,I am prefer to PHP language for web based application.It is also open source available on the Internet.

[Tom]

I'd suggest PHP because it's easy to use and works well with MySQL. You will need to either POST the map coordinates to the server with a form or have ajax handle it. The latter would make more sense though considering the front end is javascript.

[suhanaanjum]

Java , C, C++ are the best web based development languages.

[DaveSawers]

since when were C and C++ web based languages?