Java Applets vs. Perl/Cgi

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i know perl/cgi, is learning to program java applets a big step up (big learning curve) or are they similiar languages?

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Hi fairhousing,

Java is a lot closer to c, c++, and javascript. If you are familiar with the first two, the learning curve is will be nice and low, like foothills. If you only know javascript, it is going to be like a roller coaster with a lot of plateaus.

Vinny

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yeah, im learning javascript currently. java was too big of a step, hehe.

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