For making web sites/apps, CodeIgniter (PHP framework) made the server-side fun again. Same for jQuery on the front-end. Especially with CI, I feel like I can get into a good groove and get lots done.
Of course, I'm probably biased: at my day job they've chosen Java for web develoment. (The "approved" libraries/frameworks are not only years behind, but onerous.) So, in my spare time, almost anything that's not-Java is fun.
Of course, I'm probably biased: at my day job they've chosen Java for web develoment. (The "approved" libraries/frameworks are not only years behind, but onerous.) So, in my spare time, almost anything that's not-Java is fun.