For those out there that are new to PHP and might have worked with some Perl before, you might have noticed how similar the two languages are. They're both based off of the same kind of syntax, but they have pretty different uses. Perl, developed quite a bit before PHP, is more for system scripts and robust server-side software, where as PHP is built more for the web and less for the system administration side of things (though it is getting better...).

Well, this article takes this discussion one step further and explores the differences between the two, and helps you choose which one is right for you and your business.

Developer's Dilemma: Perl or PHP? is a short piece, but it does make some valid points - such as the fact that Yahoo! sees PHP as a viable alternative to it's own proprietary coding language, and is going to start working it's magic on their site.

Since this one's kinda short - what do you guys think? What kind of options does PHP give that Perl doesn't? Or, is it the other way around?