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PHP bad practice: the use of extract()
Working with complex data structures in PHP requires the use of associative arrays. Even PHP classes are an extension of this concept. There are always disadvantages when one does not have alternatives (e.g. strictly defined data structures - see ...
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We're often asked about the quality of the translated code, from an architectural point of view. So we have coded a small test application in PHP, translated it into Java using plain servlets and then Spring MVC, and we discuss the results in a new ...
PHP bad practice: variable reuse
Anyone who has worked with PHP knows that it is extremely permissive with variables and their types. There's no need to declare variables, not even at class level, and data types cannot really be enforced. This is one of the greatest strengths of weakly ...

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Re: Open-source Web applications, PHP vs. Java (Part 2 of 2)
I would also love to see a Java version of Drupal - I think there would be huge interest in this
Re: PHP bad practice: the use of extract()
The extract function has a very specialized use. And I agree it should not be applied to the alternative scenarios you outline at the end, which in essence deal with working with function or method parameters. The one case where I've found it useful is ...
Re: PHP bad practice: variable reuse
In this case the same variable holds the end-result of the transformation having the same type. This is similar to output composition ($str = ''.$str.''), a very reasonable operation in my opinion.

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1	Open-source Web applications, PHP vs. Java (Part 2 of 2) The first part of this article reviewed some relevant open-source Web applications in both the PHP and Java worlds. The conclusion was that there are massively popular PHP projects and somewhat popular if not obscure Java counterparts. I'm a Java fan and ...	May 1, 2008
2	Open-source Web applications, PHP vs. Java (Part 1 of 2) It is common knowledge that PHP does well in the open-source Web applications space. PHP has numerous representatives for most application categories, and for some it provides a clear leader, like WordPress. On the other hand, most Java counterparts have ...	Apr 26, 2008
3	JavaOne & open-source voting Numiton will exhibit at JavaOne, from May 6 to May 9 in San Francisco. If you attend, come meet us in the start-up section. We shall be showcasing our PHPtoJava automated migrator - presenting features & technical benefits as well as the economical ...	Apr 17, 2008