Question

For my website:

1. I use ASP.NET for the restricted access pages requiring user login. (this point is firm)
2. I want to use html for the public pages, to have more freedom?, and to make pages load faster.
3. I’m thinking to make the public pages php, for the only reason of page-template support, as many pages will need the same layout.

As I’m new to all these technologies, does this sound sensible, or may it even create problems or adverse performance? The public pages will not be very advanced. I will use some jQuery and js libraries for image effects etc, otherwise just plain text and menus.

I’m currently using Aptana Studio 3, which doesn’t have page templates. Should I swap to Dreamweaver just to get templates? It seems very bloated, I like to just code html and css directly.

Answer 1

Why not replace the php part with asp.net as well? I mean you can use the same master page if you want to. Mixing the two technology can be both troublesome to maintain and debug for.

What advantages does using php have over asp.net for this project?