[Zope] ANN: Perl For Zope

Rik Hoekstra rik.hoekstra@inghist.nl
Thu, 25 May 2000 13:10:13 +0200


>Seriously, Python and Perl are two scripting languages, similar in
>scope, both successful.  The Java market has about a thousand choices
>for app servers, whereas the Perl market's need is largely unmet.
>
>> would be Java floating around in Zope's bowl before Perl! Perl?
>> Jeeze... what a great but very scary thing. I trust that DC will do
>> it right.
>
>Yes we will.  As Jim is fond of saying, we allow methods in a lot of
>languages already: Python, HTML (DTML), SQL, and soon XSLT.  The latter
>is *definately* one that will make Perl look readable. :^)
>
>Don't worry, this is a Good Thing.  Scripting languages should work
>together and present a strong alternative.
>


Agreed, but the need for a Zope best practices guidelines (when to use what,
and when _not_ to use it) is growing with every new language/method ;-)

Rik