---
title: "Python vs Perl vs Ruby vs PHP vs Java"
date: 2006-07-07
description: "Comparing Python, Perl, Ruby, PHP, and Java through curated links exploring performance, syntax, and community perspectives."
categories:
  - java
  - python
  - ruby
  - programming
  - perl
  - php
---


  * [Executable line noise? Damn right (at least in this case)](http://blog.delaguardia.com.mx/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=49&blogId=1)
  * [Python vs __](http://www.jrandolph.com/blog/?p=32)
  * [ python2.5. faster startup, better memory use, faster.](http://renesd.blogspot.com/2006/07/python25-faster-startup-better-memory.html)
  * [Python Web Developer Appliance](http://www.vmware.com/vmtn/appliances/directory/289)
  * [Mozilla Python Sidebar](http://projects.edgewall.com/python-sidebar/)
  * [How Dynamic is too Dynamic](http://www.voidspace.org.uk/python/weblog/arch_d7_2006_07_01.shtml#e381)