NeoWebScript
vs.
Perl and JavaScript

NeoWebScript Perl JavaScript
Learning Curve Fairly Easy Difficult Fairly Easy
Placement Embedded in HTML pages Seperate files, often in special directories Embedded in HTML pages
Base Language Tcl* C C++
Run by : Server Server Client
Admin. Intervention No Usually No
Forms Processing Yes Yes Yes
Databases Yes Yes No
Object Orientation Yes** Yes Yes

* Tcl is a scripting language based on Unix shells, but easier to use and is available on all major platforms (MacOS, Unix, and Windows). Regarding its place with Java, both languages are quite complimentary. We agree with Brent Welch that "...Tcl is the premier scripting language and Java is the premier systems programming language...." (from the Preface of Practical Programming In Tcl and Tk, Brent Welch, Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-616830-2).

** OO is available via Otcl.