Jochem Maas wrote:
Brad Kowalczyk wrote:
Grae Wolfe - PHP wrote:
Hey there... I am setting up a new test server for one of my clients
to use, and I am curious if there is a reason to go with php4.xx over
php5.xx, or the other way around. I would think that I would want to
go with the newest one, but my client requested that 4.xx be
installed. I don't know if he is worried that his code won't be
compatible, or if he just doesn't know that there is a php5.xx
available.
Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer!!
As others have commmented, should definitely use php5 if he can.
Almost all php4 code will run as expected on php5 (but not the the
other way
yeah right *cough*. more likely you'll bump into a small but significant
set of migration problems if migrating code of any serious complexity -
having said that all the issues I have encountered were fixed easily
enough.
Yes, I should have added that some (usually minor) tweaks to the code
may be necessary. I've yet to encounter anything that was a major
headache though and IMO the advantages gained by migrating to PHP5
outway the migration annoyances. And lets face it, I'd reckon were all
going to have to migrate sooner or later, and better sooner in my book.
btw I advocate going php5.
I also suggest you determine if the client he has a good reason
to back up his requirement for the software version (he may not have clue,
figuring that out now will save both of you grief).
around) and the benefits of php5 are many.
Cheers,
Brad Kowalczyk
www.ibiscode.com
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