On 11/27/07, Rene B <rb2.net@gmail.com> wrote:
I'm beginning to think there's nothing out there for a newbie python programmer like myself. I'm a Network Admin that likes programming but doesn't have the time to get really proficient at it.
This may be closer to the truth unfortunately. As greater benefits from tools come as you get more proficient in using them with time.
I'm interested in building dynamic web sites but I tell you it's impossible to select a tool. I've researched all the tools mentioned above. The most important thing in my decision is that I know some Python and want to use it to build the dynamic site. I don't want to learn a new language to do that. ZPT is a new language. Its not python. Not even close. Out of all the ones I've researched I like Zope 2 the best. Not sure why. I want some thing easy. I like DTML. It's
Stick to Zope 2 with DTML if that serves your purpose. It will serve you well. I think your problem is solved !!!
easy. I know why ZPT has it's advantages but for ease of use it doesn't come close to DTML. Most people like me wont be building complex web sites and I'd be the only working on it meaning I'll do the HTML layout and code the dynamic
See above. There is no real need for you to go to the latest stuff. You may go there naturally when it will be best.
portions of it. So I don't' need to worry about an HTML editor getting confused with the dynamic languages mixed in blah blah blah.
This is quite true that ZPT helps in such situations. It was designed with this objective. "Nobody seems to be adding to zope 2" because the gurus have learnt some lessons from Zope2 and are hence developing something new from scratch (Zope 3). The principle remains: Find the best tool for your needs. HTH