Q&A
| Q1: | I’ve heard of Web Objects, ColdFusion, JavaServer Pages, (insert application server here)—how does it compare to CGI for writing Web applications? |
| A1: | I’ll discuss most of the popular Web application servers in Hour 12. Each application server has its own strengths and weaknesses and it’s impossible to generalize. |
| Q2: | Does the browser that my site’s visitors use matter when I write CGI programs? |
| A2: | No. CGI programs are browser-independent—what counts is the content generated by your CGI program, which is entirely up to you. |
| Q3: | Are any security issues related to running CGI programs? |
| A3: | Yes, CGI programs can make your site vulnerable to intruders in many different ways if you’re not careful. Hour 22, “Securing CGI Scripts,” covers ... |
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