Re: [PHP] PHP console script vs C/C++/C#

[Nick Stinemates <nick@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 04:30:00PM -0500, Daniel Kolbo wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am writing a PHP script for a local application (not web/html based).  My 
> script is taking a longer time to execute than I want.  The source code is 
> a few thousand lines, so I will spare you all this level of detail.
>
> I prefer to write in PHP because that is what I know best.  However, I do 
> not think there is anything inherent with my script that requires PHP over 
> C/C++/C#.

What makes you feel this way?

>
> If I wrote the console application in a c language (and compiled) would one 
> expect to see any improvements in performance?  If so, how much improvement 
> could one expect (in general)?

Depends. Shitty algorithms are shitty, regardless of language
implementation.

>
> I assume because php is not compiled that this real time interpretation of 
> the script by the zend engine must take some time.  This is why I am 
> thinking about rewriting my whole script in a C language.  But before I 
> begin that ordeal, i wanted to ask the community for their opinions.  If 
> you think using a c language would suit me well, what language would you 
> recommend?

Depends on the task, but based on this e-mail I have a feeling you'll
encounter the same problem.


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