PHP Stability

[flux]

I'm debating whether to write my own scripts in PHP, but I'm curious as to its stability on high-traffic sites. Does anyone know offhand the limitations and/or downsides of PHP/MySQL usage in regards to large amounts of traffic? I've heard the pros and cons of C versus Perl in this respect, but nothing on PHP stability. Any input is always appreciated. Thanks!

[unconnected]

I have had some HUGE problems concerning php/mysql stability...
Go with Mod_Perl man...it is far far far more efficient..

[richard]

yea but like everything, its harder to get to grips with.

[T&T]

I feel the main issue with PHP is that it tends to leak some memory, but if apache is set to restart once a day/week or whatever that's OK... MySQL does not scale very well for high traffic sites though, postgresql is better for that, even though it's slower in general.
my 2c...

[unconnected]

Very good points T&T ...
Postgres can handle the traffic much better but it is slow like a bitch in heat..
and it is hard to get scripts written for mod_perl because it is so new..
but soon things should change in that respect...
just be careful with php..it has many faults...