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  • R R Giskard Reventlov

    Ok, so not a programming question; rather a what stack question. I am curious about trying out a non-Microsoft web stack - say, Linux (which flavor?), MySQL (best choice?) and then what? I don't want to go php (been there, done that) so looking for something new and hip and cool. So, to change to an open source stack, what are the recommendations? (Not looking for a my stack is better than your stack debate, just trying to get a feel for where to start). Final part is my idea would involve heavy use of AI - what is a good open source implementation? Thanks.

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    Scott Serl
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    While I am a big fan of Python, I am not so fond of the Ruby on Rails wannabe Django. If you want to really get into the web modern stack, go Node.js on the server and pick your front end flavor (angular, vue, react, aurelia...). Take it a step further and leave your sql behind for a nosql document database (mongodb, mariadb, couchdb...). Visual studio Code works great with most of the web development frameworks. Forgot to mention, just use whatever Linux distro that interests you, but if you're not a Linux guru, stick with one of the Ubuntu variants, Debian, or Fedora because there is a lot of support out there on the web...definitely don't choose Arch Linux if you are not an expert.

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      R. Giskard Reventlov wrote:

      I take this as an exhortation that must be obeyed

      I first read that as "extortion". :doh:

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      R Giskard Reventlov
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      :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

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        MySQL? Does anyone still use that? Take a look at Postgre SQL.

        I have lived with several Zen masters - all of them were cats. His last invention was an evil Lasagna. It didn't kill anyone, and it actually tasted pretty good.

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        CodeWraith wrote:

        Postgre SQL? Does anyone still use that? Take a look at MySQL.

        :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

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          While I am a big fan of Python, I am not so fond of the Ruby on Rails wannabe Django. If you want to really get into the web modern stack, go Node.js on the server and pick your front end flavor (angular, vue, react, aurelia...). Take it a step further and leave your sql behind for a nosql document database (mongodb, mariadb, couchdb...). Visual studio Code works great with most of the web development frameworks. Forgot to mention, just use whatever Linux distro that interests you, but if you're not a Linux guru, stick with one of the Ubuntu variants, Debian, or Fedora because there is a lot of support out there on the web...definitely don't choose Arch Linux if you are not an expert.

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          R Giskard Reventlov
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          Thank you - most helpful.

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          • C CodeWraith

            MySQL? Does anyone still use that? Take a look at Postgre SQL.

            I have lived with several Zen masters - all of them were cats. His last invention was an evil Lasagna. It didn't kill anyone, and it actually tasted pretty good.

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            PostgreSQL is an enterprise level db and if all you are doing is a simple web site, then it is overkill to configure. For simple websites, I like MongoDb, and usually avoid MySQL due to the owner. If I need a real enterprise level db, then I DO use PostgreSQL.

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            • R R Giskard Reventlov

              Ok, so not a programming question; rather a what stack question. I am curious about trying out a non-Microsoft web stack - say, Linux (which flavor?), MySQL (best choice?) and then what? I don't want to go php (been there, done that) so looking for something new and hip and cool. So, to change to an open source stack, what are the recommendations? (Not looking for a my stack is better than your stack debate, just trying to get a feel for where to start). Final part is my idea would involve heavy use of AI - what is a good open source implementation? Thanks.

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              RickZeeland
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              Here is an overview of full-stack Python frameworks: https://www.slant.co/topics/533/~best-python-full-stack-frameworks[^] Django seems to be a good choice, but be aware that Python is slooooowwwwwww as molasses :-\

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                Here is an overview of full-stack Python frameworks: https://www.slant.co/topics/533/~best-python-full-stack-frameworks[^] Django seems to be a good choice, but be aware that Python is slooooowwwwwww as molasses :-\

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                R Giskard Reventlov
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                Thanks - my desire to try an alternate eco-sphere is not set in stone - it's a want rather than a need.

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                • R R Giskard Reventlov

                  Ok, so not a programming question; rather a what stack question. I am curious about trying out a non-Microsoft web stack - say, Linux (which flavor?), MySQL (best choice?) and then what? I don't want to go php (been there, done that) so looking for something new and hip and cool. So, to change to an open source stack, what are the recommendations? (Not looking for a my stack is better than your stack debate, just trying to get a feel for where to start). Final part is my idea would involve heavy use of AI - what is a good open source implementation? Thanks.

                  Keep your friends close. Keep Kill your enemies closer. The End

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                  You can apparently run a MS SQL server on Linux now, but if you're going to go with a Linux solution, you should use free software where possible. To that end, MySQL is probably your best bet. As far as language, C++ and Java are good choices (and your framework would be QT for KDE, and GTK+ for gnome), especially if you want to develop a GUI app, and of course you can do Python or Perl. PHP is a web technology, so you'd have to run a LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP). I'm not sure how the use of AI would play any role in deciding what dev stack to use...

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                  • R R Giskard Reventlov

                    Ok, so not a programming question; rather a what stack question. I am curious about trying out a non-Microsoft web stack - say, Linux (which flavor?), MySQL (best choice?) and then what? I don't want to go php (been there, done that) so looking for something new and hip and cool. So, to change to an open source stack, what are the recommendations? (Not looking for a my stack is better than your stack debate, just trying to get a feel for where to start). Final part is my idea would involve heavy use of AI - what is a good open source implementation? Thanks.

                    Keep your friends close. Keep Kill your enemies closer. The End

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                    Well, if you're looking for the latest trend and you're a bit of a masochist, I'd recommend JavaScript, Node.js and MongoDB (you'll even use NoSQL instead of SQL). That way you can share back-end code with your front-end, and you can even use it to query your database. Since JavaScript is hot and hip you'll have no trouble finding libraries for whatever you please, including AI (like TensorFlow.js). Completely cross-platform and all. I've used Node.js for some blogs, like MEAN web development #2: Node.js in the back[^], as well as MongoDB (same blog series), and I've used them in my latest book, and it's not all bad :laugh: Other than that, I've heard Python is pretty cool and good with AI and Big Data, but I haven't used it at all. And if you're looking to sticking with SQL may I suggest PostgreSQL, which has gained a lot of popularity in the last few years. Have fun and good luck :D

                    Best, Sander sanderrossel.com Continuous Integration, Delivery, and Deployment arrgh.js - Bringing LINQ to JavaScript Object-Oriented Programming in C# Succinctly

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                      You can apparently run a MS SQL server on Linux now, but if you're going to go with a Linux solution, you should use free software where possible. To that end, MySQL is probably your best bet. As far as language, C++ and Java are good choices (and your framework would be QT for KDE, and GTK+ for gnome), especially if you want to develop a GUI app, and of course you can do Python or Perl. PHP is a web technology, so you'd have to run a LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP). I'm not sure how the use of AI would play any role in deciding what dev stack to use...

                      ".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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                      R Giskard Reventlov
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                      Thanks - it'll primarily be a web application.

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                      I'm not sure how the use of AI would play any role in deciding what dev stack to use...

                      It doesn't - wanted to know of any good implementations that would work well with the "new" stack.

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                      • Sander RosselS Sander Rossel

                        Well, if you're looking for the latest trend and you're a bit of a masochist, I'd recommend JavaScript, Node.js and MongoDB (you'll even use NoSQL instead of SQL). That way you can share back-end code with your front-end, and you can even use it to query your database. Since JavaScript is hot and hip you'll have no trouble finding libraries for whatever you please, including AI (like TensorFlow.js). Completely cross-platform and all. I've used Node.js for some blogs, like MEAN web development #2: Node.js in the back[^], as well as MongoDB (same blog series), and I've used them in my latest book, and it's not all bad :laugh: Other than that, I've heard Python is pretty cool and good with AI and Big Data, but I haven't used it at all. And if you're looking to sticking with SQL may I suggest PostgreSQL, which has gained a lot of popularity in the last few years. Have fun and good luck :D

                        Best, Sander sanderrossel.com Continuous Integration, Delivery, and Deployment arrgh.js - Bringing LINQ to JavaScript Object-Oriented Programming in C# Succinctly

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                        R Giskard Reventlov
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                        Thank you!

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                        • R R Giskard Reventlov

                          Ok, so not a programming question; rather a what stack question. I am curious about trying out a non-Microsoft web stack - say, Linux (which flavor?), MySQL (best choice?) and then what? I don't want to go php (been there, done that) so looking for something new and hip and cool. So, to change to an open source stack, what are the recommendations? (Not looking for a my stack is better than your stack debate, just trying to get a feel for where to start). Final part is my idea would involve heavy use of AI - what is a good open source implementation? Thanks.

                          Keep your friends close. Keep Kill your enemies closer. The End

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                          Dar Brett 0
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                          Python is the usual goto for AI stuff since it's what a lot of Math guys get taught at Uni so it's what a lot of examples you'll find a written in. Scala or Haskell would probably be good contenders as well if you're preferring a compiled language - you'll not they're all quite trendy at the moment. As for databases you should check out Neo4J and ArangoDB because I think graph databases are cool - or if you want to stick to a relational DB Postgres is solid. You should also find some way to use Elasticsearch in your stack because it's what all of the cool kids are doing.

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                            R. Giskard Reventlov wrote:

                            I take this as an exhortation that must be obeyed

                            I first read that as "extortion". :doh:

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                            Marc Clifton
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                            Mike Mullikin wrote:

                            I first read that as "extortion".

                            Me too. I was wondering in what form the profit from said extortion would take, but then my eyes adjusted. Darn. :laugh:

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                            • R R Giskard Reventlov

                              Ok, so not a programming question; rather a what stack question. I am curious about trying out a non-Microsoft web stack - say, Linux (which flavor?), MySQL (best choice?) and then what? I don't want to go php (been there, done that) so looking for something new and hip and cool. So, to change to an open source stack, what are the recommendations? (Not looking for a my stack is better than your stack debate, just trying to get a feel for where to start). Final part is my idea would involve heavy use of AI - what is a good open source implementation? Thanks.

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                              Why not give golang a try (go for backend and templeting, your js framework of choice for the frontend, mysql/postgresSQL for the db)

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                              • R R Giskard Reventlov

                                Ok, so not a programming question; rather a what stack question. I am curious about trying out a non-Microsoft web stack - say, Linux (which flavor?), MySQL (best choice?) and then what? I don't want to go php (been there, done that) so looking for something new and hip and cool. So, to change to an open source stack, what are the recommendations? (Not looking for a my stack is better than your stack debate, just trying to get a feel for where to start). Final part is my idea would involve heavy use of AI - what is a good open source implementation? Thanks.

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                                Angular 5+ with TypeScript PostgreSQL .Net Core web api (it's ms, but can run on Linux)

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                                • R R Giskard Reventlov

                                  Ok, so not a programming question; rather a what stack question. I am curious about trying out a non-Microsoft web stack - say, Linux (which flavor?), MySQL (best choice?) and then what? I don't want to go php (been there, done that) so looking for something new and hip and cool. So, to change to an open source stack, what are the recommendations? (Not looking for a my stack is better than your stack debate, just trying to get a feel for where to start). Final part is my idea would involve heavy use of AI - what is a good open source implementation? Thanks.

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                                  attempt it all in Javascript, front, middle and back. full web page only via javascript (no css or html files, if that even possible to load js without an html page?) node.js mongodb

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                                    While I am a big fan of Python, I am not so fond of the Ruby on Rails wannabe Django. If you want to really get into the web modern stack, go Node.js on the server and pick your front end flavor (angular, vue, react, aurelia...). Take it a step further and leave your sql behind for a nosql document database (mongodb, mariadb, couchdb...). Visual studio Code works great with most of the web development frameworks. Forgot to mention, just use whatever Linux distro that interests you, but if you're not a Linux guru, stick with one of the Ubuntu variants, Debian, or Fedora because there is a lot of support out there on the web...definitely don't choose Arch Linux if you are not an expert.

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                                    I was also going to suggest Node :D

                                    "Dreams really do come true."

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                                    • R R Giskard Reventlov

                                      Ok, so not a programming question; rather a what stack question. I am curious about trying out a non-Microsoft web stack - say, Linux (which flavor?), MySQL (best choice?) and then what? I don't want to go php (been there, done that) so looking for something new and hip and cool. So, to change to an open source stack, what are the recommendations? (Not looking for a my stack is better than your stack debate, just trying to get a feel for where to start). Final part is my idea would involve heavy use of AI - what is a good open source implementation? Thanks.

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                                      I highly recommend PostgreSQL instead of MySQL. The stored proc code is object oriented. The whole thing is very logical. The only thing good about MySQL is that it is a little more available on web hosting services.

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                                      • R R Giskard Reventlov

                                        Ok, so not a programming question; rather a what stack question. I am curious about trying out a non-Microsoft web stack - say, Linux (which flavor?), MySQL (best choice?) and then what? I don't want to go php (been there, done that) so looking for something new and hip and cool. So, to change to an open source stack, what are the recommendations? (Not looking for a my stack is better than your stack debate, just trying to get a feel for where to start). Final part is my idea would involve heavy use of AI - what is a good open source implementation? Thanks.

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                                        I’ve been a fan of Ubuntu[^] for a few years now. It’s got good support and is solid enough for everything I’ve needed so far. As for Database… • MS SQL[^] is just amazing. • MySQL[^] is adequate for most needs. • SQLite[^] is very small and portable. • PostgreSQL[^] has tons of cool add-on features. As for Languages… • I’m all-in for .NET Core[^] & Standard. Nothing else matters. • But if I ever leave .NET, I’ll probably go for C++. I hear it’s not the C++ I knew in the 90s.

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                                        • R R Giskard Reventlov

                                          Ok, so not a programming question; rather a what stack question. I am curious about trying out a non-Microsoft web stack - say, Linux (which flavor?), MySQL (best choice?) and then what? I don't want to go php (been there, done that) so looking for something new and hip and cool. So, to change to an open source stack, what are the recommendations? (Not looking for a my stack is better than your stack debate, just trying to get a feel for where to start). Final part is my idea would involve heavy use of AI - what is a good open source implementation? Thanks.

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                                          If you're "not into MS", then it's (usually) the "LAMP" stack: Linux; Apache (web server); MySql; PHP. Since you are not into PHP, you will need to find another language that starts with "P". Me, instead of the "woodman's" approach, will stick with MS and electric power tools. [AI platform - Microsoft AI](https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/ai/ai-platform)

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